7 papers
Geometry-Consistent Endoscopic Representations for Image-Guided Navigation via Structured Foundation Model Adaptation
Hongchao Shu, Roger D. Soberanis-Mukul, Hao Ding +5
Accurate vision-based navigation in monocular endoscopy is difficult due to limited depth cues, weak tissue texture, non-rigid deformation, and substantial appearance variation acr…
Investigating a Policy-Based Formulation for Endoscopic Camera Pose Recovery
Jan Emily Mangulabnan, Akshat Chauhan, Laura Fleig +7
In endoscopic surgery, surgeons continuously locate the endoscopic view relative to the anatomy by interpreting the evolving visual appearance of the intraoperative scene in the co…
Humanoid Robots as First Assistants in Endoscopic Surgery
Sue Min Cho, Jan Emily Mangulabnan, Han Zhang +7
Humanoid robots have become a focal point of technological ambition, with claims of surgical capability within years in mainstream discourse. These projections are aspirational yet…
BronchOpt : Vision-Based Pose Optimization with Fine-Tuned Foundation Models for Accurate Bronchoscopy Navigation
Hongchao Shu, Roger D. Soberanis-Mukul, Jiru Xu +6
Accurate intra-operative localization of the bronchoscope tip relative to patient anatomy remains challenging due to respiratory motion, anatomical variability, and CT-to-body dive…
From Generalization to Precision: Exploring SAM for Tool Segmentation in Surgical Environments
Kanyifeechukwu J. Oguine, Roger D. Soberanis-Mukul, Nathan Drenkow +1
Purpose: Accurate tool segmentation is essential in computer-aided procedures. However, this task conveys challenges due to artifacts' presence and the limited training data in med…
An Endoscopic Chisel: Intraoperative Imaging Carves 3D Anatomical Models
Jan Emily Mangulabnan, Roger D. Soberanis-Mukul, Timo Teufel +7
Purpose: Preoperative imaging plays a pivotal role in sinus surgery where CTs offer patient-specific insights of complex anatomy, enabling real-time intraoperative navigation to co…
Eye Tracking for Tele-robotic Surgery: A Comparative Evaluation of Head-worn Solutions
Regine Büter, Roger D. Soberanis-Mukul, Paola Ruiz Puentes +3
Purpose: Metrics derived from eye-gaze-tracking and pupillometry show promise for cognitive load assessment, potentially enhancing training and patient safety through user-specific…