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Human-Centred Automation, Robotics and Monitoring

We use perceptual methods, AI, and frugal robotics innovation to deliver transformative diagnostic and treatment solutions.

Head of Group

Dr George Mylonas

B415B Bessemer Building
South Kensington Campus

+44 (0)20 3312 5145

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What we do

The HARMS lab leverages perceptually enabled methodologies, artificial intelligence, and frugal innovation in robotics (such as soft surgical robots) to deliver transformative solutions for diagnosis and treatment. Our research is driven by both problem-solving and curiosity, aiming to build a comprehensive understanding of the actions, interactions, and reactions occurring in the operating room. We focus on using robotic technologies to facilitate procedures that are not yet widely adopted, particularly in endoluminal surgery, such as advanced treatments for gastrointestinal cancer.

Meet the team

Mr Amirhosein Alian
Research Postgraduate

Dr James P Avery
Honorary Lecturer

Mr Junhong Chen
Research Postgraduate

Mr Kaizhong Deng
Research Postgraduate

Mr Hanqi LOU
Research Postgraduate

Dr George Mylonas BEng, MSc, DIC, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Robotics and Technology in Cancer

Dr Adrian Rubio Solis
Research Associate in Sensing and Machine Learning

Dr Jianlin Yang
Research Associate

Mr Zhangxi Zhou
Research Postgraduate

Citation

BibTex format

@article{Golahmadi:2021:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102268,
author = {Golahmadi, AK and Khan, DZ and Mylonas, GP and Marcus, HJ},
doi = {10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102268},
journal = {Annals of Medicine and Surgery},
pages = {1--7},
title = {Tool-tissue forces in surgery: A systematic review},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102268},
volume = {65},
year = {2021}
}

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TY  - JOUR
AB  - BackgroundExcessive tool-tissue interaction forces often result in tissue damage and intraoperative complications, while insufficient forces prevent the completion of the task. This review sought to explore the tool-tissue interaction forces exerted by instruments during surgery across different specialities, tissues, manoeuvres and experience levels.Materials & methodsA PRISMA-guided systematic review was carried out using Embase, Medline and Web of Science databases.ResultsOf 462 articles screened, 45 studies discussing surgical tool-tissue forces were included. The studies were categorized into 9 different specialities with the mean of average forces lowest for ophthalmology (0.04N) and highest for orthopaedic surgery (210N). Nervous tissue required the least amount of force to manipulate (mean of average: 0.4N), whilst connective tissue (including bone) required the most (mean of average: 45.8). For manoeuvres, drilling recorded the highest forces (mean of average: 14N), whilst sharp dissection recorded the lowest (mean of average: 0.03N). When comparing differences in the mean of average forces between groups, novices exerted 22.7% more force than experts, and presence of a feedback mechanism (e.g. audio) reduced exerted forces by 47.9%.ConclusionsThe measurement of tool-tissue forces is a novel but rapidly expanding field. The range of forces applied varies according to surgical speciality, tissue, manoeuvre, operator experience and feedback provided. Knowledge of the safe range of surgical forces will improve surgical safety whilst maintaining effectiveness. Measuring forces during surgery may provide an objective metric for training and assessment. Development of smart instruments, robotics and integrated feedback systems will facilitate this.
AU  - Golahmadi,AK
AU  - Khan,DZ
AU  - Mylonas,GP
AU  - Marcus,HJ
DO  - 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102268
EP  - 7
PY  - 2021///
SN  - 2049-0801
SP  - 1
TI  - Tool-tissue forces in surgery: A systematic review
T2  - Annals of Medicine and Surgery
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102268
UR  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2049080121002181?via%3Dihub
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/87900
VL  - 65
ER  -