The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer

The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer

The subject of this project is the field of medical robotics with a specific focus on the treatment of prostate cancer using minimal invasive techniques using robotics and computer technology. Prostate cancer is the most common internal (non-skin) cancer in men and the second most common cause of ca...

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Main Author: Shi, Xiaoming.
Other Authors: Ng, Wan Sing
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Published: 2008
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DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/6366
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-63662023-03-11T17:29:02Z The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer Shi, Xiaoming. Ng, Wan Sing School of Mechanical and Production Engineering Teo, Ming Yeong DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology The subject of this project is the field of medical robotics with a specific focus on the treatment of prostate cancer using minimal invasive techniques using robotics and computer technology. Prostate cancer is the most common internal (non-skin) cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer deaths, after lung cancer. In Singapore, prostate cancer is the sixth common cancer (1988-1992, Singapore Cancer Registry). With the increase proportion of the elderly population and an improving life expectancy, prostate cancer is expected to become more prevalent with time. In addition, the desire to develop better forms of treatment of prostate cancer has been enormous. Master of Engineering (MPE) 2008-09-17T11:13:00Z 2008-09-17T11:13:00Z 2000 2000 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/6366 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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Shi, Xiaoming.
The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
description The subject of this project is the field of medical robotics with a specific focus on the treatment of prostate cancer using minimal invasive techniques using robotics and computer technology. Prostate cancer is the most common internal (non-skin) cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer deaths, after lung cancer. In Singapore, prostate cancer is the sixth common cancer (1988-1992, Singapore Cancer Registry). With the increase proportion of the elderly population and an improving life expectancy, prostate cancer is expected to become more prevalent with time. In addition, the desire to develop better forms of treatment of prostate cancer has been enormous.
author2 Ng, Wan Sing
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author Shi, Xiaoming.
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title The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
title_short The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
title_full The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
title_fullStr The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
title_full_unstemmed The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
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