4 accepted papers
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) reduces surgical risks and recovery times by enabling precise interventions around lesion sites. However, accessing these sites requires flexible instruments, which often compromise the precision afforded by rigid devices. This study proposes a thermally drawn fiber-
Soft robotic instruments offer unique advantages for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including safe tissue interaction and adaptability within confined anatomical spaces. However, achieving both miniaturization and functionality within a single device remains a significant engineering challenge. T
Therapies targeting neurodegenerative diseases via brain ventricles and spinal parenchyma face delivery challenges. Systemic administration is ineffective due to the blood-brain barrier, while direct surgical access, especially for multi-site delivery, is highly invasive. The spinal subarachnoid spa
Cochlear implants (CIs) can improve hearing in patients suffering from sensorineural hearing loss via an electrode array (EA) carefully inserted in the scala tympani. Current EAs can cause trauma during insertion, threatening hearing preservation; hence we proposed a pre-curved thermally drawn EA th…