Introduction to Surgical Robotics
Module IN2292
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
IN2292 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Focus Area Bio-Sensors in M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The application-oriented course begins with a presentation of surgical interventions in cooperation with surgeons. State-of-the-art methods and methods with robotic assistance will be presented and compared. Then, background knowledge for surgical robotics is presented. Eventually, the acquired knowledge is applied to develop a solution to an existing clinical problem using robotics assistance.
Lecture:
+ Basics of robotic assistance in several surgical applications (potential, challenges and problem definitions)
+ Introduction to robotics:
++ System
++ Kinematics
++ Dynamics
++ Mechanics
++ Electronics
++ Sensors
++ Control
++ Software-Infrastructure
++ Safety
++ Workflow
++ Calibration and registration
++ User interface
+ Analysis of current surgical techniques and current trends in related domains (e.g. industry, service robotics, automotive). Identification of innovation potential for future applications of robotics in surgery
++ Current surgical techniques
+++ Workflow, time requirements
+++ Data recording, “digital gaps” (monitoring, repeatability)
+++ Tools
+++ Challenges (what makes it a difficult intervention?)
++ Which technologies are mature?
+++ Sensors, medical imaging, actuators, cognition, machine learning
++ Conception and development of new surgical applications using robotic assistance
+++ Estimation of efforts
+++ First steps
+++ Project schedule
Project Assignments (3-4 Assignments in team with 3-5 students each):
++ Brainstorming, description of the surgical intervention and the problem to be solved (product requirements), description of solution to be implemented (functional specification)
++ Draft of project schedule and analysis of feasibility
++ Implementation of a functional model (using simulation, prototyping etc.) and presentation (including a project report – max. 15 pages)
Lecture:
+ Basics of robotic assistance in several surgical applications (potential, challenges and problem definitions)
+ Introduction to robotics:
++ System
++ Kinematics
++ Dynamics
++ Mechanics
++ Electronics
++ Sensors
++ Control
++ Software-Infrastructure
++ Safety
++ Workflow
++ Calibration and registration
++ User interface
+ Analysis of current surgical techniques and current trends in related domains (e.g. industry, service robotics, automotive). Identification of innovation potential for future applications of robotics in surgery
++ Current surgical techniques
+++ Workflow, time requirements
+++ Data recording, “digital gaps” (monitoring, repeatability)
+++ Tools
+++ Challenges (what makes it a difficult intervention?)
++ Which technologies are mature?
+++ Sensors, medical imaging, actuators, cognition, machine learning
++ Conception and development of new surgical applications using robotic assistance
+++ Estimation of efforts
+++ First steps
+++ Project schedule
Project Assignments (3-4 Assignments in team with 3-5 students each):
++ Brainstorming, description of the surgical intervention and the problem to be solved (product requirements), description of solution to be implemented (functional specification)
++ Draft of project schedule and analysis of feasibility
++ Implementation of a functional model (using simulation, prototyping etc.) and presentation (including a project report – max. 15 pages)
Learning Outcome
Students learn about the foundations of applying robotic technology to surgical applications:
+ Analyzing the pros and cons of the use of robots in existing surgical workflows
+ Fundamentals of modes of operation, compiling requirements, specifying components and integration aspects of systems
+ Conception and modeling of solutions for problems based on technical and algorithmic approaches
+ Definition of a clinical project for enhancing surgical applications by the use of robotics
This class teaches the fundamental skill sets for working in the field of surgical robotics combined with a project to apply the learned approaches.
+ Analyzing the pros and cons of the use of robots in existing surgical workflows
+ Fundamentals of modes of operation, compiling requirements, specifying components and integration aspects of systems
+ Conception and modeling of solutions for problems based on technical and algorithmic approaches
+ Definition of a clinical project for enhancing surgical applications by the use of robotics
This class teaches the fundamental skill sets for working in the field of surgical robotics combined with a project to apply the learned approaches.
Preconditions
none
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
WS 2021/2
WS 2020/1
WS 2019/20
WS 2018/9
WS 2017/8
WS 2016/7
WS 2015/6
WS 2014/5
WS 2013/4
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | 4 | Introduction to Surgical Robotics (IN2292) |
Eck, U.
Klodmann, J.
Responsible/Coordination: Navab, N. |
Thu, 08:00–12:00, MI 03.13.010 |
eLearning documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
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Media
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Literature
+ John J. Craig. 1989. Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (2nd ed.). Addison-Wesley Longman Publishing Co., Inc., Boston, MA, USA.
+ Hagn, U., Nickl, M., Jörg, S., Tobergte, A., Kübler, B., Passig, G., Gröger, M., Fröhlich, F., Seibold, U., Konietschke, R., Le-Tien, L., Albu-Schäffer, A., Grebenstein, M., Ortmaier, T. & Hirzinger, G. (2008) DLR MiroSurge – towards versatility in surgical robotics. 7. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Computer- und Roboterassistierte Chirurgie e.V. Proceedings of CURAC, 2008, pp. 143 – 146.
+ Jacob Rosen; Blake Hannaford; Richard M. Satava (Eds.) (2011) Surgical Robotics – Systems Applications and Visions, Springer, ISBN 978-1-4419-1125-4
+ Hagn, U., Nickl, M., Jörg, S., Tobergte, A., Kübler, B., Passig, G., Gröger, M., Fröhlich, F., Seibold, U., Konietschke, R., Le-Tien, L., Albu-Schäffer, A., Grebenstein, M., Ortmaier, T. & Hirzinger, G. (2008) DLR MiroSurge – towards versatility in surgical robotics. 7. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Computer- und Roboterassistierte Chirurgie e.V. Proceedings of CURAC, 2008, pp. 143 – 146.
+ Jacob Rosen; Blake Hannaford; Richard M. Satava (Eds.) (2011) Surgical Robotics – Systems Applications and Visions, Springer, ISBN 978-1-4419-1125-4