Development of a nitinol-actuated surgical instrument for laparoscopic renal denervation: feasibility test in a swine survival model
Purpose In this study, we developed a novel nitinol-actuated surgical instrument to conduct laparoscopic renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension. We investigated whether shape and temperature settings of nitinol specimens fit well into the design goals. Furthermore, we conducte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Hyperthermia |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2020.1767806 |