Design and development of a minimally invasive endoscope: Highly flexible stem with large deflection and stiffenable exoskeleton structure

JH Choi - 2006 - search.proquest.com
Colonoscopy provides a minimally invasive tool for examining and treating the colon without
surgery, but current endoscope designs still cause a degree of pain and injury to the colon …

Development of a Colonoscope Sheath Device for Colonoscopy

JH Choi, D Drozek - 2011 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure using instruments that pass through the body
for diagnostic purposes and minimizes the risks associated with open surgery. Colonoscopy …

The Elastic Limits of Colon Tissues for Different Radii of a Tool Tip End Using a Simple Modeling

J Choi - ASME International Mechanical …, 2010 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Mechanical properties of colon tissues are very important to prevent trauma and perforation
during colonoscopy procedure. Most of forces are generated by the shaft of a colonoscope …

Design and Simulation of a Smart Endoscope: Part II

JH Choi, RH Sturges - … Engineering Congress and …, 2004 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
In this research, we are developing a noninvasive and safe endoscope for human
colonoscopy. To minimize the invasiveness and discomfort, a smart endoscope is composed …