A survey on puncture models and path planning algorithms of bevel-tipped flexible needles

Percutaneous needle insertion is a minimally invasive surgery with broad medical application prospects, such as biopsy and brachytherapy. However, the currently adopted rigid needles have limitations, as they cannot bypass obstacles or correct puncture deviations and can only travel along a straight...

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Main Authors: Ye Huang, Longfeng Yu, Feifan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024010338