Computer-assisted surgery uses computer technology for guiding and completing surgical intervention. The method has been used since 1989. Computer-assisted surgery provides clearer visualization and pinpoint targeting of the surgical area. The procedure consists of image-guided surgery, three-dimensional computer surgery, robotic surgery, and any surgery using a computer-based method. Computer based procedures allow the surgeon to practice before hand.
- Robotic Surgery: An incredible exploration of robotic surgery and computer assisted surgery technology.
- International Society for Computer Aided Surgery: A non-profit organization that looks to promote technical progress for computer aided surgery.
- Image-Guided Surgery: Provides insight into the development and advantages of imaged-guided surgery.
- Benefits of Computer-Assisted Surgery: The Stryker Corporation describes the benefits of the surgery and how it’s conducted.
- Joint Replacement: Dr. Sanjeev Jain explains why he uses computer-assisted surgery for joint replacement, the advantages of using the surgery and how the surgery works.
- A Cadaver Study: A case study to ascertain the precision of using computer-assisted surgery for neurotologic surgeries.
- The Environment: Wayne State University explores the environment for computer-assisted surgery.
- A Laser Reality System: A focus feedback paper on the reality equipment used conjunctive with computer-assisted surgery.
- Ortho Pilot: The makers of the Ortho Pilot give reasons why this computer-assisted system is beneficial for knee and hip surgeries.
- Instruction and Evaluation: Investigation of training and education needed to utilize computer-assisted surgery systems.
- Proton Beam Radio Surgery: A time line history of the computer based surgery Proton Beam Radio.
- Computer-Assisted Surgical Systems (FDA): The Robotic Surgery Institute provides explicit information on robotic surgery and gives a platform for the notable da Vinci system.
- Robodoc: A look into the development of this image directed surgery system.
- A Helping Hand: The FDA explores the benefits of computer-assisted surgery to surgeons.
- CADI: The Career and Academic Development Institute describes the tools they created to generate minimum invasive surgery.
- Project on Image Guided Surgery: MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital work together to work on advancing tools in image-guided surgery.