Recent technological developments in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and stereotactic
techniques have significantly improved surgical outcomes. Despite the advantages offered …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most prevailing technologies to enable
noninvasive and radiation-free soft tissue imaging. Operating a robotic device under MRI …

An increasing number of grounded robots are being used in prostate interventions to
improve clinical outcomes, but their large size and high-cost limit their popularity. Thus, we …

This paper reports the design, development, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
compatibility evaluation of an actuated transrectal prostate robot for MRI-guided needle …

This paper presents the first prototype of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible
piezoelectric actuated robot integrated with a high-resolution fiber optic sensor for prostate …

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides superior soft-tissue contrast in cancer
diagnosis compared to other imaging modalities. However, the strong magnetic field inside …

At present, the incidence of prostate cancer (PCa) in men is increasing year by year. So, the
early diagnosis of PCa is of great significance. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided …

Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided interventional robots have recently been developed for a
variety of surgeries, such as biopsy, ablation, and brachytherapy. The actuators and …

Abstract Purpose Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) combined with robotic assistance has
the potential to improve on clinical outcomes of biopsy and local treatment of prostate …

Background Prostate cancer is a common disease in men and has a relatively high mortality
rate. However, the interventional medical equipment used for prostate biopsy and …