A review on tissue-needle interaction and path planning models for bevel tip type flexible needle minimal intervention

Hafiz Muhammad Muzzammil; Yong-De Zhang; Hassan Ejaz; Qihang Yuan; Muhammad Muddassir; Hafiz Muhammad Muzzammil; Yong-De Zhang; Hassan Ejaz; Qihang Yuan; Muhammad Muddassir

doi:10.3934/mbe.2024023

Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering

2024, Volume 21, Issue 1: 523-561. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2024023

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A review on tissue-needle interaction and path planning models for bevel tip type flexible needle minimal intervention

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Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Air University, E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan

Received: 24 September 2023 Revised: 07 December 2023 Accepted: 09 December 2023 Published: 15 December 2023

A flexible needle has emerged as a crucial clinical technique in contemporary medical practices, particularly for minimally invasive interventions. Its applicability spans diverse surgical domains such as brachytherapy, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery and others. Notably, flexible needles find utility in biopsies requiring deep skin penetration to access infected areas. Despite its minimally invasive advantages, the precise guidance of the needle to its intended target, while avoiding damage to bones, blood vessels, organs and tissues, remains a significant challenge for researchers. Consequently, extensive research has been dedicated to enhancing the steering and accuracy of flexible needles. Here, we aim to elucidate the recent advancements, trends and perspectives in flexible needle steering models and path planning over the last 15 years. The discussed models encompass various types, including symmetric-tip needles, curved-tip needles, tendon-actuated needles, programmable needles and the innovative fracture-directed waterjet needles. Moreover, the paper offers a comprehensive analysis, comparing the trajectories followed by these needle models to attain the desired target with minimal tissue damage. By delving into these aspects, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the current landscape of flexible needle technology and guides future research directions in this dynamic field.
- Flexible needle,
- needle steering,
- path planning,
- mechanics,
- surgical robotics,
- FEM
Citation: Hafiz Muhammad Muzzammil, Yong-De Zhang, Hassan Ejaz, Qihang Yuan, Muhammad Muddassir. A review on tissue-needle interaction and path planning models for bevel tip type flexible needle minimal intervention[J]. Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2024, 21(1): 523-561. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2024023

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Abstract

A flexible needle has emerged as a crucial clinical technique in contemporary medical practices, particularly for minimally invasive interventions. Its applicability spans diverse surgical domains such as brachytherapy, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery and others. Notably, flexible needles find utility in biopsies requiring deep skin penetration to access infected areas. Despite its minimally invasive advantages, the precise guidance of the needle to its intended target, while avoiding damage to bones, blood vessels, organs and tissues, remains a significant challenge for researchers. Consequently, extensive research has been dedicated to enhancing the steering and accuracy of flexible needles. Here, we aim to elucidate the recent advancements, trends and perspectives in flexible needle steering models and path planning over the last 15 years. The discussed models encompass various types, including symmetric-tip needles, curved-tip needles, tendon-actuated needles, programmable needles and the innovative fracture-directed waterjet needles. Moreover, the paper offers a comprehensive analysis, comparing the trajectories followed by these needle models to attain the desired target with minimal tissue damage. By delving into these aspects, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the current landscape of flexible needle technology and guides future research directions in this dynamic field.

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