Title :
A novel handheld device for tracheo-esophageal puncture and prosthesis insertion
Author :
Chng, Chin-Boon ; Chui, Chee-Kong ; Lau, David PC
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Implantation of a voice prosthesis (VP) is a common surgical procedure for voice restoration in patients after total laryngectomy. Current procedures comprise surgical creation of a fistula by Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) and insertion of a VP after fistula maturity. Leveraging on the advantages of Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE), a handheld mechatronic device is designed for subsequent insertion of the VP after TEP to allow for immediate voice restoration to the patient. Experimental results demonstrated the clinical viability of the proposed medical device and method for TEP and immediate prosthesis placement.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; cancer; mechatronics; prosthetics; surgery; TEP; VP insertion; clinical viability; fistula maturity; handheld device; handheld mechatronic device; laryngectomy; prosthesis insertion; prosthesis placement; tracheoesophageal puncture; transnasal esophagoscopy; voice prosthesis implantation; voice restoration; Esophagus; Force; Force sensors; Handheld computers; Needles; Prosthetics; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
System Integration (SII), 2011 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1523-5
DOI :
10.1109/SII.2011.6147436
