Computer and Robot Assisted Surgery – Institute of Mechatronic Systems

The Institute of Mechatronics Systemes offers the course "Computer and Robot Assisted Surgery" in close corporation with department of otolaryngology of the Medical School of Hannover as well as the clinic for gastroenterology, endoscopy and metabolic diseases of the DIAKOVERE Henriettenstift.

The course discusses in detail the medical workflow of a computer assisted navigated surgery and the necessary tools. All steps of the workflow are analysed in a theoretical way, and, thereafter, applied in practical exercises. The lecture is concluded by a visit of the operation room of the otolaryngology department

Topics (subject to alterations)

The course covers all steps of mechatronic assisted surgery, including image processing, image registration, navigation, cumputer and robot assisted surgery, minimally invasive surgery.

In detail the following topics are discussed:

Modern surgical therapy concepts and resulting requirements
Medical image acquisition and processing
Clinical usage of imaging modalities
Computer and image assisted planning of surgical interventions
Intraoperative navigation
Mechatronic and robot assisted surgery
Special requirements for medical robots (risk analysis, standards, etc.)
Current trends and upcoming systems

Special features

The lecture is given in cooperation with the clinic for otolaryngogy of the Medical School of Hannover as well as the clinic for gastroenterology, endoscopy and metabolic diseases of the DIAKOVERE Henriettenstift. Additionally computer excersises and the demonstration of medical devices are planned. A visit of the operating rooms at the Medical School of Hannover and further medical facilities is also part of the lecture.

Miscellaneous

Documents and information etc. will be made available via Stud.IP to accompany the lecture. Interested students and participants are asked to register for the lecture and especially for the associated exercise.

Surgery Visits

As part of the lecture, we try to offer OR tours for students together with several clinical partners. Participants will be able to take part in one or more operations and follow the surgical procedure live.

Exact information and dates will be announced in the course of the lecture!

Organisation

Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Ortmaier
Term: summer term
Lectures:
Thursdays 15:15 - 16:45am, room 030 Building 8130
Tutorials:
The tutorials are given every (approx.) second week on Thursdays 17:00 - 18:30 in room 030 Building 8130. The duration of 90 minutes is necessary due to time intensive practical demonstrations (e.g. usage of a navigation system). Dates are announced in the lecture and on StudIP.