Development of robotic system to enhance therapeutic gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures

• Main Author: Phee, Louis Soo Jay.
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/17239
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In line with minimally invasive surgery (MIS), flexible endoscopy is used to inspect and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract without the need for creating an artificial opening on the patient‟s body. The endoscope is introduced via the mouth or anus into the upper or lower GI tracts r...