3D-printed flexible endoscope and 4-mm directional forceps: Affordable prototypes for expanding minimally invasive surgical training
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
Published online on May 31, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Volume 240, Issue 7, Page 722-734, July 2026.
Articulated endoscopic instruments can enhance dexterity within constrained workspaces; however, their complexity and cost limit accessibility for training, prototyping, and early-stage evaluation. Additive manufacturing offers a practical approach for ...
Articulated endoscopic instruments can enhance dexterity within constrained workspaces; however, their complexity and cost limit accessibility for training, prototyping, and early-stage evaluation. Additive manufacturing offers a practical approach for ...