The design of the robot assisted magnetic resonance imaging guidance for minimally invasive surgery system

Robot assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is one of the rapidest developing directions in the current surgical realm. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an optimal imaging modality which was applied in MIS in recent years. By combination of precise positioning to the target by intra-operative MRI guided surgery and dexterous motion by the robot, safe and smooth operation is expected to be performed. An overview of the MRI-guided robotic system for MIS is offered. The design of the intra-operative MR scanner system is described. The MR-compatible robotic system is carefully designed for safety and sterilization issues. This system unifies image information from open MRI, an optical endoscope and conventional vital-sign detectors. It helps and guides the surgeon and other medical staffs so they can make the right decisions. The high-performance manipulator can mimic the movement of the surgeon's hand precisely. And the analysis for active and passive interventional surgical instrument tracking is provided.