Abstract
We describe a palpation-based needle insertion method for diagnostic biopsy and radiofrequency ablation treatment of a breast tumor. The mechanical palpation probe locates cancerous tissue from ultrasound imaging information and reduces tissue displacement during needle insertion by pressing the breast tissue. We examined the insertion accuracy of this method and compared palpation-based needle insertion with normal needle insertion both in vitro and in vivo. Palpation-based needle insertion had a smaller error, suggesting that this procedure is a safe, effective alternative to traditional methods of breast needle insertion.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation |
Pages | 392-397 |
Number of pages | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2011 - Shanghai Duration: 2011 May 9 → 2011 May 13 |
Other
Other | 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2011 |
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City | Shanghai |
Period | 11/5/9 → 11/5/13 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering