Applications of MEMS in surgery

Author

Rebello, Keith J.

Author_Institution

Res. Technol. Dev. Center, Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA

Volume

92

Issue

1

fYear

2004

fDate

1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

43

Lastpage

55

Abstract

In the past few decades, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have found themselves being adopted into a wide variety of fields and disciplines. Recently there has been an increased interest in the use of MEMS for surgical applications. MEMS technology has the potential to not only improve the functionality of existing surgical devices, but also add new capabilities, which allow surgeons to develop new techniques and perform entirely new procedures. MEMS can improve surgical outcomes, lower risk, and help control costs by providing the surgeon with real-time feedback on the operation. This paper discusses the challenges MEMS face in the medical device market along with current applications and future directions for the technology.

Keywords

CAD; medical robotics; microactuators; microfluidics; micromachining; micromechanical devices; microrobots; microsensors; product development; rapid prototyping (industrial); reviews; semiconductor device packaging; spark machining; stereolithography; surgery; tactile sensors; MEMS applications; MEMS sensors; biocompatibility; cardiac catheterizations; computer-aided design tools; laser micromachining; minimally invasive surgery; packaging; product development; real-time feedback; regulatory challenges; spark machining; stereolithography; surgical applications; surgical devices; surgical robotics; tactile feedback; tactile sensing; Biomedical equipment; Costs; Integrated circuit technology; Magnetic materials; Medical services; Microelectromechanical devices; Microelectromechanical systems; Micromechanical devices; Minimally invasive surgery; Optical feedback;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JPROC.2003.820536

Filename

1258171