• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권10호
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• pp.3844-3853
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• 2023

Although radiation and chemotherapy methods for cancer therapy have advanced significantly, surgical resection is still recommended for most cancers. Therefore, intraoperative imaging studies have emerged as a surgical tool for identifying tumor margins. Intraoperative imaging has been examined using conventional imaging devices, such as optical near-infrared probes, gamma probes, and ultrasound devices. However, each modality has its limitations, such as depth penetration and spatial resolution. To overcome these limitations, hybrid imaging modalities and tracer studies are being developed. In a previous study, a multi-modal laparoscope with silicon photo-multiplier (SiPM)-based gamma detection acquired a 1 s interval gamma image. However, improvements in the near-infrared fluorophore (NIRF) signal intensity and gamma image central defects are needed to further evaluate the usefulness of multi-modal systems. In this study, an attempt was made to change the NIRF image acquisition method and the SiPM-based gamma detector to improve the source detection ability and reduce the image acquisition time. The performance of the multi-modal system using a complementary metal oxide semiconductor and modified SiPM gamma detector was evaluated in a phantom test. In future studies, a multi-modal system will be further optimized for pilot preclinical studies.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Minimal invasive surgery (MIS) has rapidly gained acceptance for the management of a wide variety of pediatric diseases. A questionnaire was sent to all members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Thirty one members (25.4%) took part in the survey that included data for the year 2012: demographic details, opinion regarding minimal invasive surgery and robotic surgery, spectrum of minimally invasive operations, and quantity of procedures. 48.4% of the respondents had more than 10 years experience, 35.5% less than 10 years experience, and 16.1 % had no experience. The respondents of the recommend MIS and perform MIS for surgical procedures are as follow; inguinal hernia (61.3%), simple appendicitis (87.1%), complicated appendicitis (80.6%), reduction of intussusceptions (83.9%), pyloromyotomy (90.3%), fundoplication (96.8%), biopsy and corrective surgery of Hirschsprung's disease (93.5%/90.3%), imperforate anus (77.4%), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (80.6%), and esophageal atresia (74.2%). The MIS procedures with more than 70% were lung resection (100%), cholecystectomy (100%), appendectomy (96.2%), ovarian torsion (86.7%), fundoplication (86.8%), hiatal hernia repair (82.6%), and splenectomy (71.4%). The MIS procedures with less than 30% were congenial diaphragmatic hernia reapir (29.6%), esophageal atresia (26.2%), correction of malroatation (24.4%), inguinal hernia repair (11.4%), anorectal malformation (6.8%), Kasai operation (3.6%).

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2009

배경: 경도이상의 기능성 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전이 있는 경우 삼첨판 성형술이 널리 시행되고 있으며, 판륜링을 이용한 성형술이 우수한 성적을 나타내고 있다. 우리는 새로운 삼차원적 모양의 삼첨판륜링(Edwards $MC^3$ annuloplasty system [Edward LifeSciences, Irvine, CA])을 이용한 삼첨판 성형술의 조기성적을 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 11월부터 2006년 7월까지 삼첨판륜의 확장 및 경도이상의 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전이 있는 72명의 환자에서 Edwards $MC^3$ annuloplasty ring을 이용한 삼첨판 성형술을 시행하였다. 72명의 환자 중, 68명에서 정중흉골절개술을 하였고 4명에서 로봇팔을 이용한 최소절개 개흉술을 시행하였다. 남녀비는 21 : 51이었고 평균 나이는 $53.9{\pm}12.3$세였다. 수술 전 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전은 평균 $2.2{\pm}1.0$도였으며 평균 NYHA functional class는 $3.1{\pm}0.8$, 평균 좌심실박출계수는 $57.0{\pm}9.9$%였다. 결과: 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전과 NYHA functional class는 각각 $0.4{\pm}0.6$, $2.0{\pm}0.7$으로 의미있게 감소하였고 삼첨판막 협착은 없었다(p<0.001). 병원 사망은 1명이 있었으며 술 후 합병증은 3도 블록이 발생하여 영구적 인공심박동기 삽입을 한 경우가 1명이 있었다. 결론: 3차원적 모양의 삼첨판륜링은 장착하기 용이하며 임상적, 심초음파 검사상 단기성적은 우수한 것으로 판단된다. 그러나 이 판막륜링의 장기 성적에 대하여는 연구 대상환자에 대한 정기적인 추적관찰 및 검사가 필요하고 더 많은 임상 적용 및 경험이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 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.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2021

Purpose: This study sought to investigate the effects of robot-assisted gait training on balance in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients after bilateral avascular necrosis (AVN). Methods: This case study in two patients utilized an 'A-B-A' single-subject experimental design that included five days of pre-intervention, followed by five days of intervention, and five days of post-intervention. The intervention involved the use of a standing inclined robot (R-bot) for 15 minutes. The outcome measures were evaluated using the Functional Reaching Test (FRT), Time Up to Go (TUG), and the Modified One Leg Standing Test (OLST). Results: Patient 1 showed improvement based on data gathered from baseline A to intervention period B, with results as follows: FRT improved from 27.7 cm to 41.28 cm, OLST LT from 14.03 seconds to 67.37 seconds, OLST RT from 2.94 seconds to 35.97 seconds, and TUG from 12.96 seconds to 7.82 seconds. Patient 2 also showed improvement from baseline A to intervention period B, with results as follows: FRT improved from 17.18 cm to 24.3 cm, OLST LT from 11.53 seconds to 52.01 seconds, OLST RT from 12.99 seconds to 62.19 seconds, and TUG from 27.31 seconds to 12.99 seconds. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, robotic rehabilitation during the early stages after surgery is effective for promoting balance in patients who have undergone THA due to bilateral AVN.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.523-529
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• 2021

의료서비스 로봇은 연구자 및 정부 관계부처들을 통해 다양하게 정의 및 분류되고 있으나 수술로봇과 재활로봇은 공통적으로 의료서비스 로봇에 포함되며, 이를 제외한 로봇은 기타 의료서비스 로봇으로 분류되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기타 의료서비스 로봇 중 물류, 안내, 약제처리 로봇을 중심으로 국내·외 개발동향 및 활용사례 등을 고찰하였다. 물류로봇과 안내로봇은 국내에서 상당수 제품으로 개발되어 병원 등에서 시범사업을 완료했거나 상용화가 진행 중이며 수출도 하고 있으나 약제처리 로봇은 국내에서 개발된 제품이 있음에도 불구하고 병원에서 활용 중인 제품은 수입품이었다. 물류, 안내 및 약제처리 로봇은 생산인구의 감소 및 코로나19로 인한 비대면 수요 증가 등에 대응하기에 비교적 상용화가 용이하고 비용 효과적인 로봇이나 이러한 로봇에 대한 수요 예측 연구 등을 찾아보기 어려우므로 시장 확대와 활성화를 위해 체계적인 추후 연구가 필요하다.