Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The General Hospital Corporation

Westin Michael Hill

Anthony E Samir

Brian A Telfer

Matthew Johnson

Laura J Brattain

Theodore T Pierce

Nancy DeLosa

Andres Chamorro

Tara Lee Schmidt Boettcher

Matthew Roy Johnson

Patrick James Codd

Lars Gjesteby

Systems and methods are provided for semi-automated, portable, ultrasound guided cannulation. The systems and methods provide for image analysis to provide for segmentation of vessels of interest from image data. The image analysis provides for guidance for insertion of a cannulation system into a subject which may be accomplished by a non-expert based upon the guidance provided. The guidance may include an indicator or a mechanical guide to guide a user for inserting the vascular cannulation system into a subject to penetrate the vessel of interest.

Systems and methods for portable ultrasound guided cannulation

A steerable endoscopic tool uses concentric sleeves of varying curvature to steer a tool tip toward or in the direction of a location of surgical interest. By rotating and/or axially displacing such sleeves relative to one another the tool tip may be maneuvered within a current field of view with several degrees of freedom without any physical movement of an endoscope, thus facilitating improved surgical access and control without complex mechanical systems in the endoscope or at the surgical site.

Steering techniques for surgical instruments

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Westin Michael Hill