Abstract
Varicose vein treatments range from conventional surgical ligation and sclerotherapy to venous closure using biological adhesives. However, considering ease of procedure, recovery time, and cosmetic outcomes like minimal scarring, minimally invasive techniques employing lasers or radiofrequency are preferred. The efficacy of these methods heavily relies on clinician expertise and ultrasound imaging, with manual catheter retraction during cauterization presenting challenges, such as overlapping or untreated areas, especially in long vessels exceeding 1 meter, leading to increased procedure time and operator fatigue. To address these issues, we propose an automated catheter procedure for varicose veins. This system features a handpiece for energy generation control (laser, radiofrequency) operated near the clinician for convenience. We designed a pullback system that enables constant speed rotation and forward/backward movements of the catheter without moving the handpiece. Through handpiece operation, the catheter rotates at a set speed, and a roller-driven pullback action occurs as it winds on a reel, expanding the diameter of the reel for retraction while remaining stationary. Conversely, reducing the diameter of the reel facilitates forward movement. The length adjustment of the catheter based on winding turns on the reel makes it adaptable for various vascular procedures, enhancing the procedural accuracy and operator convenience.
Translated title of the contribution | Development of Rotation and Pull-back Drive System of Catheter for Vascular Treatment |
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Original language | Korean |
Pages (from-to) | 561-567 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2024 |
Keywords
- Catheter
- Hand piece
- Minimal invasive surgery
- Pull-back
- Varicose vein