Haptic device in endoscopy.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Surgical Technology
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Endoscopic procedures offer limited access to organs and tissues.
• Understanding tissue mechanical properties is vital for surgical planning and treatment strategies.
• Current methods lack real-time, tactile feedback on tissue characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a novel device for assessing tissue visco-elastic properties.
• To provide surgeons with objective, digital data on tissue mechanics during operations.
• To enhance the ability to differentiate between healthy and pathological tissues.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new device at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
• The device measures visco-elastic properties of biological tissues.
• Data is presented digitally as visual and tactile feedback for surgeons.

Main Results:

• The device successfully determines tissue visco-elastic properties.
• Digital representation includes visual imaging and tactile sensation.
• Surgeons can utilize this data to identify pathological tissue changes.

Conclusions:

• The developed device offers a novel approach to intraoperative tissue assessment.
• Real-time mechanical property data aids in surgical decision-making.
• Improved tissue characterization can lead to optimized treatment policies.