The techniques of computer and robots assisted surgery keep gaining in importance for medical applicationsStefan Haßfeld |
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| The aim of an intraoperative
instrument navigation system is to support the surgeon in the localization of
anatomical regions and to guide the use of surgical instruments. During
maxillofacial operations, instrument navigation tools offer the surgeon
interactive support through operation guidance and control of potential
dangers. This feature is already available today. Future intraoperative
assistance takes the form of such passive tools for the support of
intraoperative orientation as well as so-called tracking systems (semi-active
systems) which accompany and support the surgeons' work. The final form are
robots which execute specific steps completely autonomous. The techniques of computer assisted surgery keep gaining in importance for medical applications. Many applications are still being developed or are still in the form of a prototype. However, it is already clear that developments in this area will have a considerable effect on a surgeon's routine work. PD Dr.Dr. Stefan Hassfeld Leitender Oberarzt Klinik und Poliklinik fuer Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitaet Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 400 69120 Heidelberg Fax +49 6221 563594 Zm 23/2000, Seite 58 |