Abstract:
Robotic laparoscope positioners are now expected as assisting devices for solo surgery among endoscopic surgeons. In such robotic systems, the human-machine (surgeon-robo...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Robotic laparoscope positioners are now expected as assisting devices for solo surgery among endoscopic surgeons. In such robotic systems, the human-machine (surgeon-robot) interface is of paramount importance because it is the means by which the surgeon communicates with and controls the robotic camera assistant. We have designed a novel human-machine interface, called "FAce MOUSe", for controlling the position of a laparoscope. The proposed human interface is an image-based system which tracks the surgeon's facial motions robustly in real time and does not require the use of any body-contact devices, such as head-mounted sensing devices. The surgeon can easily and precisely control the motion of the laparoscope by simply making the appropriate face gesture, without hand or foot switches or voice input. Based on the FAce MOUSe interface, we have developed a new robotic laparoscope positioning system for solo surgery. Our system allows nonintrusive, nonverbal, hands off and feet off laparoscope operations, which seem more convenient for the surgeon. To evaluate the performance of the proposed system and its applicability in clinical use, we set up an in vivo experiment, in which the surgeon used the system to perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a pig.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation ( Volume: 19, Issue: 5, October 2003)
Department of Mechanical, Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
Atsushi Nishikawa received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1990, 1992, and 1995, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. From 1994 to 1996, he was a Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is currently a R...Show More
Atsushi Nishikawa received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1990, 1992, and 1995, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. From 1994 to 1996, he was a Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is currently a R...View more
Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation Limited, Kawasaki, Japan
Toshinori Hosoi received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1999 and 2001, respectively.
He is currently with Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Toshinori Hosoi received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1999 and 2001, respectively.
He is currently with Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
Nagoya Works Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
Kengo Koara received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1997, 1998, and 2001, respectively.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Aichi, Japan. His research interests include computer vision, human interfaces and robotics.
Dr. Koara is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan and the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.
Kengo Koara received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1997, 1998, and 2001, respectively.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Aichi, Japan. His research interests include computer vision, human interfaces and robotics.
Dr. Koara is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan and the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.View more
Social Network and Infrastructure Systems Company, Toshiba Corporation, Kawasaki, Japan
Daiji Negoro received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
He has joined Toshiba Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Daiji Negoro received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
He has joined Toshiba Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
FITEL Network Laboratory, Furukawa Electric Corporation Limited, Hiratsuka, Japan
Ayae Hikita received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
She has joined Furukawa Electric Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Ayae Hikita received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
She has joined Furukawa Electric Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
Denso Corporation, Kariya, Japan
Shuichi Asano received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
He is now with Denso Corporation, Aichi, Japan.
Shuichi Asano received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
He is now with Denso Corporation, Aichi, Japan.View more
Manufacturing Engineering Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Limited, Hyogo, Japan
Haruhiko Kakutani received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyogo, Japan.
Haruhiko Kakutani received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyogo, Japan.View more
Department of Mechanical, Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
Fumio Miyazaki (M'88) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1975, 1977, and 1982, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Research Associate, an Associate Professor in 1986, and a Professor in 1991, all with Osaka University. Currently, he is a Professor of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Os...Show More
Fumio Miyazaki (M'88) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1975, 1977, and 1982, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Research Associate, an Associate Professor in 1986, and a Professor in 1991, all with Osaka University. Currently, he is a Professor of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Os...View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Mitsugu Sekimoto received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1981 and 1988, respectively.
He then joined Yao City Hospital, Osaka, Japan, and was a Director of Surgery at the hospital in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, he was a Director of Surgery at Nagayoshi General Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1993 to 1995, he was a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1...Show More
Mitsugu Sekimoto received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1981 and 1988, respectively.
He then joined Yao City Hospital, Osaka, Japan, and was a Director of Surgery at the hospital in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, he was a Director of Surgery at Nagayoshi General Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1993 to 1995, he was a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1...View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Masayoshi Yasui received the M.D. degree from Wakayama Medical College, Wakayama, Japan, in 1995.
From 1995 to 1998, he joined the Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1998 to 2000, he was with Kaiduka City Hospital, Osaka, Japan. He is currently a Postgraduate Student at the Division of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, ...Show More
Masayoshi Yasui received the M.D. degree from Wakayama Medical College, Wakayama, Japan, in 1995.
From 1995 to 1998, he joined the Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1998 to 2000, he was with Kaiduka City Hospital, Osaka, Japan. He is currently a Postgraduate Student at the Division of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, ...View more
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Yasuhiro Miyake received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1993.
From 1994 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Kawanishi City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan. Currently, he is a Research Fellow at the Division of Hematology and Onco...Show More
Yasuhiro Miyake received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1993.
From 1994 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Kawanishi City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan. Currently, he is a Research Fellow at the Division of Hematology and Onco...View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Shuji Takiguchi received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1990.
From 1991 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1997, he served as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, and a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of the Departmen...Show More
Shuji Takiguchi received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1990.
From 1991 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1997, he served as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, and a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of the Departmen...View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Morito Monden received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1970 and 1979, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Lecturer at the Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School; an Assistant Professor in 1987, an Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department in 1990, a Professor and the Chairman in 1994. Currently, he is a Professor and Chairman of the Depart...Show More
Morito Monden received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1970 and 1979, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Lecturer at the Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School; an Assistant Professor in 1987, an Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department in 1990, a Professor and the Chairman in 1994. Currently, he is a Professor and Chairman of the Depart...View more
Contents Department of Mechanical, Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
Atsushi Nishikawa received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1990, 1992, and 1995, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. From 1994 to 1996, he was a Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is currently a Research Associate of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University. His research interests are robot vision, human interfaces and computer-assisted surgery.
Dr. Nishikawa is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan, the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, the Information Processing Society of Japan, and the Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery.
Atsushi Nishikawa received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1990, 1992, and 1995, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. From 1994 to 1996, he was a Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is currently a Research Associate of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University. His research interests are robot vision, human interfaces and computer-assisted surgery.
Dr. Nishikawa is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan, the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, the Information Processing Society of Japan, and the Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery.View more
Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation Limited, Kawasaki, Japan
Toshinori Hosoi received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1999 and 2001, respectively.
He is currently with Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Toshinori Hosoi received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1999 and 2001, respectively.
He is currently with Multimedia Research Laboratories, NEC Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
Nagoya Works Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
Kengo Koara received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1997, 1998, and 2001, respectively.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Aichi, Japan. His research interests include computer vision, human interfaces and robotics.
Dr. Koara is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan and the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.
Kengo Koara received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1997, 1998, and 2001, respectively.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Aichi, Japan. His research interests include computer vision, human interfaces and robotics.
Dr. Koara is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan and the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.View more
Social Network and Infrastructure Systems Company, Toshiba Corporation, Kawasaki, Japan
Daiji Negoro received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
He has joined Toshiba Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Daiji Negoro received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
He has joined Toshiba Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
FITEL Network Laboratory, Furukawa Electric Corporation Limited, Hiratsuka, Japan
Ayae Hikita received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
She has joined Furukawa Electric Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.
Ayae Hikita received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
She has joined Furukawa Electric Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.View more
Denso Corporation, Kariya, Japan
Shuichi Asano received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
He is now with Denso Corporation, Aichi, Japan.
Shuichi Asano received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
He is now with Denso Corporation, Aichi, Japan.View more
Manufacturing Engineering Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Limited, Hyogo, Japan
Haruhiko Kakutani received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyogo, Japan.
Haruhiko Kakutani received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
He is now with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyogo, Japan.View more
Department of Mechanical, Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
Fumio Miyazaki (M'88) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1975, 1977, and 1982, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Research Associate, an Associate Professor in 1986, and a Professor in 1991, all with Osaka University. Currently, he is a Professor of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University. In 1987 and 1988, he was a Guest Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research interests are intelligent robots and human skill.
Dr. Miyazaki is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan, the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers, and the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers.
Fumio Miyazaki (M'88) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, in 1975, 1977, and 1982, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Research Associate, an Associate Professor in 1986, and a Professor in 1991, all with Osaka University. Currently, he is a Professor of the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University. In 1987 and 1988, he was a Guest Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research interests are intelligent robots and human skill.
Dr. Miyazaki is a member of the Robotics Society of Japan, the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers, and the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers.View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Mitsugu Sekimoto received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1981 and 1988, respectively.
He then joined Yao City Hospital, Osaka, Japan, and was a Director of Surgery at the hospital in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, he was a Director of Surgery at Nagayoshi General Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1993 to 1995, he was a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1995, he served as an Assistant Professor and a Director of the Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School. Since 1999, he has been an Associate Professor, a Director of the Division of Endoscopic Surgery, and a Director of the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
Mitsugu Sekimoto received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1981 and 1988, respectively.
He then joined Yao City Hospital, Osaka, Japan, and was a Director of Surgery at the hospital in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, he was a Director of Surgery at Nagayoshi General Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1993 to 1995, he was a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1995, he served as an Assistant Professor and a Director of the Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School. Since 1999, he has been an Associate Professor, a Director of the Division of Endoscopic Surgery, and a Director of the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Masayoshi Yasui received the M.D. degree from Wakayama Medical College, Wakayama, Japan, in 1995.
From 1995 to 1998, he joined the Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1998 to 2000, he was with Kaiduka City Hospital, Osaka, Japan. He is currently a Postgraduate Student at the Division of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan, and engaged in basic research and laparoscopic surgery.
Masayoshi Yasui received the M.D. degree from Wakayama Medical College, Wakayama, Japan, in 1995.
From 1995 to 1998, he joined the Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan. From 1998 to 2000, he was with Kaiduka City Hospital, Osaka, Japan. He is currently a Postgraduate Student at the Division of Coloproctology, Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan, and engaged in basic research and laparoscopic surgery.View more
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Yasuhiro Miyake received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1993.
From 1994 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Kawanishi City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan. Currently, he is a Research Fellow at the Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Yasuhiro Miyake received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1993.
From 1994 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Kawanishi City Hospital, Hyogo, Japan. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan. Currently, he is a Research Fellow at the Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Shuji Takiguchi received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1990.
From 1991 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1997, he served as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, and a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
Shuji Takiguchi received the M.D. degree from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1990.
From 1991 to 1997, he was a Senior Resident of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital, Osaka, Japan. In 1997, he served as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, and a Director of Surgery at Osaka Teishin Hospital. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.View more
Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
Morito Monden received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1970 and 1979, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Lecturer at the Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School; an Assistant Professor in 1987, an Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department in 1990, a Professor and the Chairman in 1994. Currently, he is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine. From 1979 to 1981, he was a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. In 1984, he was a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Monden is a member of the International College of Surgeons, the International Surgical Society, the Transplantation Society, the International Gastro-Surgical Club, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, American Association of Cancer Research, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, New York Academy of Sciences, the Japan Surgical Society, the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, the Japanese Society for Clinical Surgery, the Japan Society for Transplantation, the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery, the Japanese Cancer Association, the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology, the Japanese Society for Hepatology, and the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology.
Morito Monden received the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan, in 1970 and 1979, respectively.
In 1979, he served as a Lecturer at the Department of Surgery II, Osaka University Medical School; an Assistant Professor in 1987, an Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department in 1990, a Professor and the Chairman in 1994. Currently, he is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Clinical Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine. From 1979 to 1981, he was a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. In 1984, he was a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Monden is a member of the International College of Surgeons, the International Surgical Society, the Transplantation Society, the International Gastro-Surgical Club, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, American Association of Cancer Research, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, New York Academy of Sciences, the Japan Surgical Society, the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, the Japanese Society for Clinical Surgery, the Japan Society for Transplantation, the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery, the Japanese Cancer Association, the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology, the Japanese Society for Hepatology, and the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology.View more
