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List of works by Ken Masamune

3-D endoscope using a single CCD camera and pneumatic vibration mechanism

scientific article published on December 12, 2012

A beam-splitter-type 3-D endoscope for front view and front-diagonal view images

scientific article published on March 23, 2012

A coaxial laser endoscope with arbitrary spots in endoscopic view for fetal surgery

scientific article published on 01 January 2009

A grasping forceps with a triaxial MEMS tactile sensor for quantification of stresses on organs.

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A new, safer, controllable field-of-view endoscope avoiding movement inside body cavities

scientific article published on 20 October 2010

A variational method for geometric regularization of vascular segmentation in medical images.

scientific article published in August 2008

An effective visualization technique for depth perception in augmented reality-based surgical navigation

scientific article published on 05 May 2015

Augmented reality system for oral surgery using 3D auto stereoscopic visualization

scientific article published on 01 January 2011

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Parkinson's Disease in Japan

scientific article published on 15 December 2015

Developing essential rigid-flexible outer sheath to enable novel multi-piercing surgery

scientific article published on 01 January 2012

Development concepts of a Smart Cyber Operating Theater (SCOT) using ORiN technology.

scientific article published on 18 November 2017

Development of a tracking method for image analysis of time-lapse deformation of trabecular structure in a human bone.

scientific article published in September 2001

Development of an MRI-compatible needle insertion manipulator for stereotactic neurosurgery

scientific article published on 01 January 1995

Effects of Low-Load, Elastic Band Resistance Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Muscle Size and Arterial Stiffness in Older Adults.

scientific article published on 10 June 2014

Endoscope system with plasma flushing and coaxial round jet nozzle for off-pump cardiac surgery

scientific article published on 07 February 2011

Evaluation of Surgical Instruments With Radiofrequency Identification Tags in the Operating Room

scientific article published on 02 May 2018

Fetus support manipulator with flexible balloon-based stabilizer for endoscopic intrauterine surgery

scientific article published on 01 January 2006

Fetus-supporting flexible manipulator with balloon-type stabilizer for endoscopic intrauterine surgery.

scientific article published in September 2008

Flexible coaxial laser endoscope with arbitrarily selected spots in endoscopic view for photodynamic tumor therapy.

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Flexible laser endoscope for minimally invasive photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) and therapy (PDT) toward efficient tumor removal

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Heart motion measurement with three dimensional sonomicrometry and acceleration sensing.

scientific article published on December 2012

High-resolution small field-of-view magnetic resonance image acquisition system using a small planar coil and a pneumatic manipulator in an open MRI scanner

scientific article published in January 2015

Image overlay for CT-guided needle insertions.

scientific article published in July 2005

Image overlay guidance for needle insertion in CT scanner.

scientific article published in August 2005

Intraoperative Photodynamic Diagnosis Using Talaporfin Sodium Simultaneously Applied for Photodynamic Therapy against Malignant Glioma: A Prospective Clinical Study.

scientific article published on 30 January 2018

Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging-conditional robotic devices for therapy and diagnosis

scientific article published on 17 February 2014

Magnetic resonance imaging-compatible tactile sensing device based on a piezoelectric array.

scientific article published on July 2012

Mechanical Ventilation-Related Safety Incidents in General Care Wards and ICU Settings

scientific article published on 29 May 2018

New 4-D imaging for real-time intraoperative MRI: adaptive 4-D scan

scientific article published on 01 January 2006

New simple image overlay system using a tablet PC for pinpoint identification of the appropriate site for anastomosis in peripheral arterial reconstruction.

scientific article published on 17 March 2016

Nonmagnetic rigid and flexible outer sheath with pneumatic interlocking mechanism for minimally invasive surgical approach

scientific article published on 01 January 2009

Nonmetallic rigid-flexible outer sheath with pneumatic shapelocking mechanism and double curvature structure

scientific article published on 01 January 2011

Novel endoscope system with plasma flushing for off-pump cardiac surgery

scientific article published on 01 January 2009

Real-time in situ three-dimensional integral videography and surgical navigation using augmented reality: a pilot study

scientific article published on May 24, 2013

Rigid-flexible outer sheath model using slider linkage locking mechanism and air pressure for endoscopic surgery

scientific article published on 01 January 2006

System for robotically assisted percutaneous procedures with computed tomography guidance

scientific article published on 01 January 2001

System for robotically assisted prostate biopsy and therapy with intraoperative CT guidance.

scientific article published in January 2002

Variable stiffness outer sheath with "Dragon skin" structure and negative pneumatic shape-locking mechanism

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Vision-based markerless registration using stereo vision and an augmented reality surgical navigation system: a pilot study

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Visualization and hypervascularization of the haemorrhoidal plexus in vivo using power Doppler imaging transanal ultrasonography and three-dimensional power Doppler angiography

scientific article published on 01 November 2013