Enhancing Surgical Precision: Deep Learning-Based Depth Estimation in Minimally Invasive Surgery with the MiDaS Model

Akter Rokaya*, Shuvo Md Touhidul Islam, Kazi Mostafa

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has revolutionised surgical procedures, offering patients less invasive and more efficient treatments. However, MIS presents limited view and depth perception challenges, impacting surgical accuracy and safety. This study focuses on advancing depth estimation in MIS, exploring a range of methodologies to enhance precision and efficiency. We conduct an exhaustive review of contemporary approaches, encompassing conventional methods like stereo matching and structure from motion alongside cutting-edge deep learning techniques. We address specific challenges MIS poses, including issues related to low image quality and the non-rigid nature of tissues. We introduce an innovative deep learning-based framework, leveraging the MiDaS model for depth estimation of endoscopic images. This framework employs convolutional neural networks (CNN) to map input images to their corresponding depth maps. In conclusion, we envision a multitude of potential applications and future directions for depth estimation within MIS, emphasising its potential to enhance surgical precision and safety.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRobot Intelligence Technology and Applications 8 - Results from the 11th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications
EditorsAnwar P. P. Abdul Majeed, Eng Hwa Yap, Pengcheng Liu, Xiaowei Huang, Anh Nguyen, Wei Chen, Ue-Hwan Kim
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages46-57
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783031706868
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event11th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications, RiTA 2023 - Taicang, China
Duration: 6 Dec 20238 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume1133 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications, RiTA 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTaicang
Period6/12/238/12/23

Keywords

  • Convolutional Neural Networks
  • Depth Estimation
  • Endoscopic Imaging
  • MiDaS Model
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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