This paper reviews the existing literature on the tests used to determine the mechanical
properties of women breast tissues (fat, glandular and tumour tissue) as well as the different …

Needle insertion is commonly performed in minimally invasive medical procedures such as
biopsy and radiation cancer treatment. During such procedures, accurate needle tip …

In Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), tissue scanning with imaging probes is required for
subsurface visualisation to characterise the state of the tissue. However, scanning of large …

Ultrasonography is a widely used imaging modality to visualize anatomical structures due to
its low cost and ease of use; however, it is challenging to acquire acceptable image quality …

Breast cancer is one of the leading cancer forms affecting females worldwide.
Characterizing the mechanical properties of breast cancer tissue is important for diagnosis …

Understanding how proposed medical devices will interface with humans is a major
challenge that impacts both the design of innovative new devices and approval and …

Rheological soft tissue models play an important role in designing control methods for
modern teleoperation systems. In the meanwhile, these models are also essential for …

Needle insertion is a widely used medical procedure in various minimally invasive
surgeries. The estimation of the coupled needle deflection and tissue deformation during the …

Background Surgical simulation systems can be used to estimate soft tissue deformation
during pre‐and intra‐operative planning. Such systems require a model that can accurately …

Deviation of a needle from its intended path can be minimized by using a robotic device to
steer the needle towards its target. Such a device requires information about the interactions …