One of the main challenges for computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is to determine the intra-
operative morphology and motion of soft-tissues. This information is prerequisite to the …

Recent advances in surgical robotics have provided a platform for extending the current
capabilities of minimally invasive surgery by incorporating both preoperative and …

Vision-based tracking of tissue is a key component to enable augmented reality during a
surgical operation. Conventional tracking techniques in computer vision rely on identifying …

Computer vision is an important cornerstone for the foundation of many modern
technologies. The development of modern computer‐aided‐surgery, especially in the …

Purpose Tracking of beating heart motion in a robotic surgery system is required for complex
cardiovascular interventions. Methods A heart surface motion tracking method is developed …

The evaluation and automation of tasks involving the manipulation of deformable curvilinear
objects, such as threads and cables, requires the real-time estimation of the 3D shapes of …

In minimally invasive surgery, deployment of motion compensation, dynamic active
constraints and adaptive intra-operative guidance require accurate estimation of deforming …

Computer assisted surgery systems intraoperatively support the surgeon by providing
information on the location of hidden risk and target structures during surgery. However, soft …

A key tool in laparoscopic surgery is the grasper, which is the surgeon's main means of
manipulating tissue within the body. However inappropriate use may lead to tissue damage …

Intra-operative instrumentation and navigation in minimally invasive surgery is challenging
due to soft tissue deformations. Therefore, surgeons make use of stereo endoscopy and …