The development of computer assisted permanent Brachytherapy for prostate cancer

• Main Author: Shi, Xiaoming.
• Other Authors: Ng, Wan Sing
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/6366
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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...