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Hart, Robin (author)This thesis project is part of a larger research project at the LUMC and focuses on overcoming challenges in studying blood vessel mechanics, particularly disturbed flow conditions, using Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA). Traditional models fail to replicate the complexity of blood vessels. GelMA stands out for its adjustable mechanical properties,...master thesis 2024
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Matai, Sagar (author)Abstract—Introduction: Surgical instruments are stored, transported, cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized in instrument sets. These instrument sets have a predetermined fixed size, which means they cannot be stored or transported efficiently when empty or used efficiently for different types of instruments. This report presents the design of an...master thesis 2023
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Hansen, Mervin (author)Introduction: The environmental impact of singleuse medical plastics is a growing concern. One such plastic component, autoclave laminated plastic (ALP), commonly used in medical sterilization pouches, is typically discarded after use, but it holds potential for recycling. This research paper investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of...master thesis 2023
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Alkemade, Selwin (author)This paper addresses the urgent need to optimize the GreenCycl facilities energy utilization, by harnessing heat from the effluent of three thermal washing-disinfection machines into the preheating of cold clean water. Currently for every washing-disinfection cleaning program, 60 times a week, 105 liters of water with a temperature of 60 \degree...master thesis 2023
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Mol, Tessa (author)Achieving appropriate soft tissue tension around the hip joint is an important factor for achieving hip stability after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Hip instability leads to dislocations, pain, and is a common reason for early revision surgery. The current soft tissue tension assessments available during surgery rely on experience, and...master thesis 2023
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Wang, Wenhao (author)fracture simulation is crucial for understanding bone fractures and their underlying physiology and pathophysiology. To achieve this objective, a collaborative effort between the Amsterdam Skill Centre (ASC) and TU Delft (TUD) culminated in the development of an innovative fracture device. The ASC's surgical department furnished us with a set of...master thesis 2023
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Naveen, Naveen (author)The sterile packaging of instrument trays containing medical devices is a critical step in the sterilization process for various medical and industrial applications. This process involves wrapping instrument trays with nonwoven polypropylene sterilization wrap, which plays a crucial role during and after sterilization. Traditionally, the loose...master thesis 2023
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Wigchert, Lisanne (author)Annually, around 180,000 cardiac ablation procedures are performed as a result of people experiencing cardiac arrhythmia’s. During this ablation procedure, an ablation catheter is used to scar the problematic cardiac tissue after which the arrhythmia will stop. The ablation catheter is discarded after one single use. Incineration of these...master thesis 2023
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Duzijn, Yannick (author)<br/>With increasing healthcare demand, environmental concerns and waste management in healthcare, particularly in the operating room (OR), are significant issues. Disposable surgical energy devices, like vessel sealers, gain popularity in veterinary healthcare, but reusing them is officially forbidden by law and presents challenges. Objective:...master thesis 2023
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Schlösser, Eva (author)Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera for abdominal or pelvic operations, with benefits such as shorter recovery time and hospital stay. However, reduced surgeon hand-eye coordination and feedback can lead to excessive applied force and potential tissue damage. Haptic and visual feedback systems have been...master thesis 2023
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Schrijvershof, Pim (author)Background : Surgeons performing robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery experience physical stress and overuse of shoulder muscles due to sub-optimal arm support during surgery. Following background literature research on passive<br/>dynamic arm supports, this report presents and evaluates a novel design.<br/>Objective: To present a novel design...master thesis 2023
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- Smits, Yannick (author) master thesis 2023
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Wu, Yike (author)Background: Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease, means the kidney has lost its function to remove waste from the blood. Patients with kidney failure usually need hemodialysis, which uses a machine to replace the function of a healthy kidney, to keep them alive and prolong their lives. In order to begin hemodialysis, it is crucial...master thesis 2023
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- van Duijn, Matthijs (author) master thesis 2022
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Suurveld, Martijn (author)Over the past decades Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has become a standard in abdominal surgery. Due to limited dexterity and bad ergonomics the field of MIS is shifting towards Robot-Assisted MIS (RAMIS). Simultaneously, the field is using increasingly small and steerable instruments to reduce invasiveness. Surgeon now work with fragile...master thesis 2022
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De Biasi, Alessia (author)Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has developed greatly in the world of surgery in recent years. The use of robotic systems in this field has increased in the past decades. In this procedure, the surgeon requires excellent dexterity and precision. On the other hand, the patient requires safety and minimum incisions during the procedure. These...master thesis 2022
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Nipius, Teun (author)The goal of this Thesis is to reduce the patient's discomfort during hemodialysis by achieving improved vascular access using a novel insertion device with a dilating diameter. High measures of discomfort are associated during achieving vascular access during hemodialysis therapy. The vascular access devices require large gauge sizes (14/15G)...master thesis 2022
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de Jager, Thomas (author)The upcoming Shaft Actuated Tip Articulated Low Resource Settings (SATA-LRS) platform is in need of a novel design of a strong, foldable beak able to close in parallel. Steerable instruments for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) are used more often but still have some limitations. The end-effectors used are v-shaped, causing...master thesis 2022
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French, Shin (author)Since the transition period from tie-stall to free-stall, at the end of the previous century, lameness became more and more prominent. A preventive claw trimming technique was developed for lameness prevention. It is recommended to trim the claws twice a year but this does not always happen so often in practice. One of the things that preventive...master thesis 2022
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van der Heiden, Daan (author)<b>Introduction</b><br/>Each year hospitals in the Netherlands generate approximately 1.3 million kilogram of waste from the polypropylene (PP) wrapping paper (WP) used to wrap surgical instruments. The objective of this thesis is to acquire high quality PP, for the use of injection moulding, from blue wrapping paper waste as well as analysing...master thesis 2022