A miniature robotic steerable endoscope for maxillary sinus surgery called PliENT
Abstract In endoscopic maxillary sinus surgery, the maxillary sinus is accessed through the nasal cavity which constitutes a narrow and tortuous pathway. However, surgeons still use rigid endoscopes and rigid, straight or pre-bent instruments for this procedure. Resection of the uncinate process and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-02-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05969-3 |