Electromagnets for an endoscopic anastomosis tool in the colon

Steger J, Zimmermann A, Wittenberg T, Wilhelm D (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering De Gruyter

Book Volume: 7

Article Number: 20211110

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1515/cdbme-2021-1009

Abstract

The goal of our research work is the development of a novel endoscopic anastomosis device for the colon. One of the main challenges in this context is the application of forces at the endoscope tip to rejoin the two bowel endings. Thus, we focus on a magnetic two-part compression implant approach. The implant halves are detached from the applicator units by means of electromagnets. In this contribution we present the results of our experiments to determine the implant design with special focus on tissue compression forces and the resultant electromagnet dimensioning to estimate size requirements of the application/detachment system. To achieve the targeted compression forces derived from literature, we used cubic N52 magnetized neodymium magnets1 with a side length of 5 mm and mild steel screws. For these magnets, we evaluated a required electromagnetic repulsion force of 4.1 N. For the electromagnetic detachment system this led to the need for 166 windings for the coils on oral side, and 146 windings for the coils at the aboral side. Based on these requirements, a colonoscope diameter (∼14 mm) increase of 10.6 mm on the oral side and of 12 mm on the aboral side due to the application device must be assumed. Nevertheless, this diameter still remains within the size range of other colonoscopic tools, such as e.g., circular staplers.

Authors with CRIS profile

Thomas Wittenberg Chair of Visual Computing

Involved external institutions

Klinikum rechts der Isar DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Steger, J., Zimmermann, A., Wittenberg, T., & Wilhelm, D. (2021). Electromagnets for an endoscopic anastomosis tool in the colon. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 7(1). https://dx.doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2021-1009

MLA:

Steger, Jana, et al. "Electromagnets for an endoscopic anastomosis tool in the colon." Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering 7.1 (2021).

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