• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7627-7632
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• 2015

Background: The present study was conducted to evaluate the technical feasibility, safety and adequacy of surgical margins with salvage transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for recurrent or residual head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients who underwent salvage TORS using the 'DaVinci' robot were enrolled in the study and data related to their surgical time, complications and functional outcome were recorded. Results: The feasibility of salvage TORS in our study was observed to be 100%. Positive margins were encountered in only 6.7% of patients. Mean blood loss was 23.3 ml with no patient requiring blood transfusion. Postoperative complications in the form of primary haemorrhage requiring active surgical intervention occurred in 13.3%. Oral feeding could be started as early as the 3rd postoperative day in a few patients, with nasogastric tubes being removed on the 12th postoperative day. Long term gastrostomy tube dependency was seen in 10% cases. Median survival of patients was 19 months. Conclusions: Salvage TORS is a safe, effective and feasible option in the management of treatment failure cases. It offers an alternative surgical approach with unexpected benefits in terms of tracheostomy tube use, Ryle's tube and gastrostomy dependence.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.670-675
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• 2022

4차 산업혁명의 시대는 모든 것이 데이터 중심이다. 데이터의 종류와 양이 중심이 될 수도 있고, 특수한 상황에서 요구하는 새로운 데이터가 필요할 때도 있다. 3D프린터가 다양한 분야에 활용되면서 새롭게 도전을 받는 분야들이 있다. 특히 의료 관련 분야에서 그동안 생각도 하지 못했던 새로운 시도가 일어나고 있다. 본 논문에서는 인체 데이터 중에도 인체 물성이 요구되는 분야에 연구를 가능하게 하기 위한 연구이다. 그동안 인체 장기를 활용한 연구에서는 주로 실리콘 소재로 만들어진 데이터를 활용하였다. 시신으로부터 인체 물성을 측정하고, 이 물성을 반영한 신소재를 개발하고, 3D프린터로 인공 장기를 개발한다. 이렇게 만들어진 인공장기를 활용하여 신장결석 제거용 로봇으로 수술하는 연습을 할 수 있도록 한다. 본 논문에서는 사람의 실제 장기와 유사한 첨단 소재를 개발하기 위한 일련의 연구 과정을 소개하고자 한다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.598-604
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• 2008

배경: 내시경 장비와 수술 로봇의 발달로 작은 절개를 이용한 최소 침습적 심장수술이 점점 증가하고 있으나 이에 대한 수술 결과를 고식적인 수술 방법과 비교, 분석한 국내 보고는 드문 편이다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 12월부터 2007년 6월까지 수술용 내시경 로봇(AESOP2000)을 이용하여 심장수술을 받은 48명(A군)과 동 기간에 정중흉골절개로 수술을 받은 50명(B군)을 후향적으로 조사하여 수술 시간, 수술 결과, 술 후 통증, 회복 정도 등을 객관적으로 비교, 분석하였다. 결과: 수술 사망은 없었으며 술 후 합병증 발생률도 두 군간에 큰 차이는 없었다. 평균 수술시간($292.7{\pm}61.7$분, $264.0{\pm}47.9$분; p=0.01), 체외순환시간($(128.4{\pm}37.6$분, $101.7{\pm}32.5$분; p<0.01)은 A군에서 더 길었으나 대동맥차단시간 ($82.1{\pm}35.0$분, $87.8{\pm}113.5$분; p=0.74), 평균 인공호흡기 사용시간($18.0{\pm}18.4$시, $19.7{\pm}9.7$시; p=0.57)은 차이가 없었으며 중환자실 평균 입원시간($53.2{\pm}40.2$시, $72.8{\pm}42.1$시; p=0.02) 및 평균 재원기간($9.7{\pm}7.2$일, $14.8{\pm}11.9$일; p=0.01)은 A군에서 더 짧았다. 입원기간 중 수혈을 받은 환자는 B군에서 더 많았으며 평균 수혈양도 B군에서 더 많았으나 통계적 유의성은 없었다(p=0.06). 술 후 1주에서 4주까지 통증 점수는 A군에서 의미 있게 적었으며 일상생활의 수행 능력을 측정하는 듀크 활동상태지수 (Duke activity status Index)에 따른 기능 점수(functional status score)는 A군에서 현저하게 높았다. 술 후 심초음파 결과 승모판 성형술을 시행한 환자의 역류 정도($0.7{\pm}1.0,\;0.9{\pm}0.9$; p=0.60)와 삼첨판 성형술을 시행한 환자의 역류 정도($1.0{\pm}0.9,\;1.1{\pm}1.0$; p=0.89)는 두 군간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 판막주위유출은 각각 1명의 환자에게 있었으며 그 외 판막 관련 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 본 연구 결과 로봇을 이용한 치소 침습적 심장수술은 수술 후 통증 감소, 환자의 빠른 회복, 미용적인 효과, 짧은 입원기간 등의 장점뿐만 아니라 수술 성적도 고식적 수술 방법에 비해 떨어지지 않음이 확인되었다.

• 한국전산유체공학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2010

In this paper, the fluid dynamic forces and performances of a moving airfoil in the low Reynolds number flow is addressed. In order to simulate the necessary propulsive force for the moving airfoil in a low Reynolds number flow, a lattice-Boltzmann method is used. The critical Reynolds and Strouhal numbers for the thrust generation are investigated for the four propulsion types. It was found that the Normal P&D type produces the largest thrust with the highest efficiency among the investigated types. The leading edge of the airfoil has an effect of deciding the force production types, whereas the trailing edge of the airfoil plays an important role in augmenting or reducing the instability produced by the leading edge oscillation. It is believed that present results can be used to decide the optimal propulsion types for the given Reynolds number flow.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.691-701
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• 2009

Purpose: Deviations of arterial palmar arches in the hand can be explained on the embryological basis. The purpose of this study was to provide new information about palmar arches through cadaver's dissection. The values of the location and diameter in these vessels were analyzed in order to support anatomical research and clinical correlation in the hand. Methods: The present report is based on an analysis of dissections of fifty - three hands carried out in the laboratory of gross anatomy. A reference line was established on the distal wrist crease to serve as the X coordinate and a perpendicular line drawn through the midpoint between middle and ring fingers, which served as the Y coordinate. The coordinates of the x and y values were measured by a digimatic caliper, and statistically analyzed with Student's t - test. Results: Complete superficial palmar archs were seen in 96.2 % of specimens. In the most common type of males, the superficial arch was formed only by the ulnar artery. In the most common type of females, the superficial arch was formed anastomosis between the radial artery and the ulnar artery. The average length of the superficial and deep palmar arch is $110.3{\pm}33.0mm$ and $67.9{\pm}14.0mm$ respectively. Regarding the superficial palmar arch, ulnar artery starts $-16.1{\pm}5.1mm$ on X - line, and $2.5{\pm}24.5mm$ on Y - line. Radial artery appears on palmar side $7.7{\pm}3.2mm$ on X - line, and $20.9{\pm}10.9mm$ on Y - line. But radial artery starts on $6.3{\pm}3.6mm$ on X - line, and $3.4{\pm}5.1mm$ on Y - line. Digital arteries of superficial palmar arch starts on $6.1{\pm}3.7mm$, $33.9{\pm}8.8mm$ on index finger, $1.8{\pm}3.4mm$, $40.1{\pm}7.3mm$ on middle finger, $-3.2{\pm}4.9mm$, $42.6{\pm}7.0mm$ on ring finger, and $-8.9{\pm}5.1mm$, $42.5{\pm}80mm$ on little finger in respective X and Y coordinates. Radial artery of deep palmar arches measured at the palmar side perforating from the dorsum of hand. It's coordinates were $9.7{\pm}4.8mm$ on X - line, $21.7{\pm}10.2mm$ on Y - line. Ulnar artery was measured at hypothenar area, and it's coordinates were $-20.4{\pm}6.3mm$ on X - line, and $30.6{\pm}7.4mm$ on Y - line. Conclusions: Anatomically superficial palmar arch can be divided into a complete and an incomplete type. Each of them can be subdivided into 4 types. The deep palmar arch is less variable than the superficial palmar arch. We believe these values of the study will be used for the vascular surgery of the hand using the endoscope and robot in the future.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.4327-4333
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• 2016

Purpose: To systematically review efficacyand safety of robotic gastrectomy (RG) compared with conventional laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric carcinoma. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out using PubMed, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, VIP and other sources like relevant references to obtain comparative studies assessing the effectiveness and safety between RG and LG published between 2013 and 2016. Then the literature was screened and the data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers. The quality of the literature was assessed, and the data analyzed using Stata/SE 14 software. Fixed effects or random effects models wereapplied according to heterogeneity. Results: A total of 12 non-randomized observational clinical studies involving 3,580 patients were included, of which 1,096 had undergone RG and 2,484 had received LG. The results of the meta-analysis showed in terms of effectiveness, RG was associated with less blood loss, less time to first flatus and greater number of harvested lymph nodes, but there were no significant differences in proximal and distal resection margins, compared with LG. In terms of efficiency, RG was associated with shorter hospital stay, but longer operative time. In terms of safety, there were no statistically significant differences in complications, mortality and conversions between RG and LG. Conclusions: RG can achieve comparable or better short-term and radical effects than LG, with respect to effectiveness, efficiency and safety in treatment of gastric carcinoma. Future studies involving RG should focus on decreasing operative time and reducing cost. Moreover, there is a need for randomized controlled trials comparing the two techniques with long-term follow-up.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2020

Remote control intervention surgery robotic system improves treatment effect on cardiovascular patients and reduces X-ray exposure. However, at the time of the first procedure, CT (computerized tomography) and other ultrasound diagnostic equipment should be used because the operator must insert the cannula directly into the patient's leg. Improvements to this have been un-met-needs of hospitals. In this paper, we developed a system that can insert the cannula intuitively and quickly by displaying blood vessels at a glance through the system using smart wearable glasses. The core development method is as follows. In order to project augmented reality onto the surgical image, CT scan angiography image is extracted and processed. In the process, three CT-Markers are used to create a coordinate system of blood vessel images. Additionally, a reference marker is photographed on a single camera to obtain a camera coordinate system. Since the CT marker and the reference marker are in the same position, 3D registration is performed. In the text, a detailed explanation will be given.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.509-514
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• 2021

코로나바이러스감염증-19(COVID-19)의 유행은 의료 현장에서의 비대면 진단, 관찰, 처치에 대한 요구를 더욱 가속화 시켰고, 이는 의료 로봇에 대한 관심증대로 이어지고 있다. 저자들은 국가 기관 보도 자료, 온-오프라인 언론 보도 기사, 국내·외 로봇 기업 보도 자료들의 분석을 통해 포스트코로나 시대의 방역 의료 로봇이 활용되어야 할 방향에 대해 전망하고자 한다. COVID-19의 유행은 의료 로봇에 대한 관심을 높이게 하였고, 소독, 물류 이송뿐 아니라 감염병이 의심되는 상황에서의 선별 검사, 환자에 대한 감시, 격리 환자에 대한 원격 진료 지원, 가족과의 화상 통화 등의 업무를 수행할 수 있는 의료 로봇의 적용 등이 필요하게 되었다. 따라서 로봇의 상용화에 따른 다양한 문제점들에 대해 충분한 고찰을 기반으로 향후 의료 로봇의 올바른 개발과 적용 및 이를 검증하는 실증적 연구들이 지속되어야 할 것으로 보인다.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.37-51
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• 2023

Purposes: There exist many non-covered services that the National Health Insurance does not cover, and thus, their prices are set by individual health care providers. However, little study has been done to investigate how hospitals set prices for those services. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between ownership, profitability, and prices of those services for a sample of general hospitals. Methodology/Approach: Data regarding the prices of major non-covered services (e.g., upper-level hospital room fees, MRI, Da 7inci robot surgery, and LASIK) were obtained from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service and the financial information, as well as other characteristics, were derived from the financial reports from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and multiple linear regression analyses were used to test the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variables. Findings: Hospitals owned by private universities appeared to have higher prices for non-covered services while regional public hospitals tend to have lower prices. Profitability, measured by operating margin, was not significantly related to the prices. Hospitals that charge higher prices were more likely to be located in the capital area (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi), and to employ larger number of personnel. Practical Implications: Public hospitals tend to charge lower prices for non-covered services. Relative market power appears to be related to pricing. Further research is needed to investigate whether such a relationship varies over time and its effects on the quality and access.