Xuelong Wang¹, Changjiang Zhou², Zhenyi Huang², Hao Zhao², Shiju Yan¹

¹School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. ²Department of Ultrasound, Jinan City People's Hospital, People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Changjiang Zhou, Department of Ultrasound, Jinan City People's Hospital, No. 001 Xuehu Street, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China. Tel: +86-18956153985. E-mail: yanshiju@usst.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/389587wfmupp

Received September 28 2024; Accepted December 16, 2024; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● A compact instrument guidance device for minimally invasive surgery was developed, capable of real-time monitoring of angle and key status.

● The device provides navigation information and estimates the lesion depth, aiding in preoperative planning.

Research Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 106-114

Xiaohan Yu¹, Haipo Cui¹, Hui Zhong²

¹Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. ²Medical Engineering Department of Northern, Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Haipo Cui, Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 580, Gongjun Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Email: h_b_cui@163.com; Hui Zhong, Medical Engineering Department of Northern, Jiangsu People's Hospital, No. 98, Nantong West Road, Guangling District, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. Email: yzzhonghui@126.com.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/489352mmqzpk

Received November 13, 2024; Accepted March 06, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● Autologous bone grafting remains the primary method for mandibular reconstruction.

● The integration of computer-aided design and 3D printing enhances surgical precision and safety.

● Distraction osteogenesis is a promising alternative, reducing donor site morbidity.

● The mortise-and-tenon structure is a novel fixation method.

Review Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 77-84

Liying Pang¹, Xudong Guo¹, Qin Zhang²

¹School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. ²Medical Engineering Department of Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Xudong Guo, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, YangPu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86-021-55271115; E-mail: guoxd@usst.edu.cn. Qin Zhang, Medical Engineering Department of Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, No.98 West Nantong Road, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-0514-87373012; E-mail: yzzqin@qq.com.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/072185gbtgzi

Received November 27 2024; Accepted January 15, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● This review presents the current status and challenges of gastrointestinal diseases.

● This review discusses the application of deep learning in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases.

● This review explores the future development of deep learning in disease diagnosis.

Review Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 85-95

Siqi Zhao¹, Lin Mao¹, Chengli Song¹, Zhuotianhao Wang²

¹Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. ²Department of Biology, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Lin Mao, Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, NO.516 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86-21-55572159. E-mail: linmao@usst.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/409228vdbtgj

Received October 23, 2024; Accepted January 21, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● Three different electrode structures, including ring-needle electrode, needle electrode, and cylinder electrode, were designed to accommodate diverse surgical requirements.

● A novel low-temperature plasma ablation electrode features interchangeable tips, enabling surgeons to select appropriate tips based on specific operative situations.

● With increased electric field strength, ring-needle electrodes facilitates liquid medium breakdown, thereby optimizing plasma generation and ablation efficacy.

Research Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 115-126

Lin Xin, Wenjie Yu, Yangzhi Liu, Liuxiao Cheng, Zhongxin Hu, Chengli Song

School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Address correspondence to: Chengli Song, School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86-15000513058; E-mail: csong@usst.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/483711ymetia

Received December 3, 2024; Accepted March 4, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● Innovative Design: A wire-driven multi-degree-of-freedom electric needle holder enhances laparoscopic suturing flexibility and stability.

● Advanced Motion Control: Two rotational joints enable yaw and pitch movements for precise needle placement in confined spaces.

● Superior Clamping Performance: With a maximum clamping force of 29.6 N an extraction force of 12.9 N, the needle holder prevents slippage.

● 28% Faster Suturing: Reduced operation time due to minimized repositioning in complex procedures.

● Clinical Potential: Validated through diverse tests, demonstrating accuracy and efficiency in minimally invasive surgery.

Research Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 127-135

Shaobo Wang¹, Yuan Yao², Haipo Cui¹

¹Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. ²Shanghai Songyu Medical Device Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200050, China.

Address correspondence to: Haipo Cui, Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093 Jungong Road, China. E-mail: h_b_cui@163.com.

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer Foundation (KF2407-93).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/606109gzqkrg

Received April 26, 2025; Accepted June 9, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights

● Analyzing the influence of biological tissue parameters on the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation.

● Comparing the advantages and limitations of four biological heat transfer models.

● Comparing three evaluation methods for assessing ablation-induced thermal damage.

Review Article |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2): 96-105

Chunying Jiao¹, Rongguo Yan², Yueling Li¹, Baolin Liu² 

 ¹Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing, Beijing 101111, China. ²School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

Address correspondence to: Rongguo Yan, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China. E-mail: yanrongguo@usst.edu.cn.Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (Research and establishment of testing standards for radiation therapy equipment and new technologies 2022YFC2409502).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/338398acvbvn

Received March 13, 2025; Accepted April 10, 2025; Published June 30, 2025

Highlights 

 ● This paper provides an in-depth interpretation of the international technical report IEC TR 62926-2019. 

 ● It offers reference guidance for the development and application of adaptive radiotherapy technology in China, promoting its integration into domestic equipment.

Technical Review |Published on: 30 June 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (2):136-142

Yu Zhou¹, Shiju Yan¹, Ailing Zhang²

¹School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200082, China. ²College of Health Management, Shanghai Jian Qiao University, Shanghai 201306, China.

Address correspondence to: Ailing Zhang, College of Health Management, Shanghai Jian Qiao University, NO. 1111 Hucheng Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201306, China, Tel: +86-18616022898. E-mail: zhangailing@gench.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/063815kuibzu

Received January 22, 2025; Accepted March 13, 2025; Published September 30, 2025

Highlights

● A novel testing device for measuring the radial support force and bending spring-back force of stent grafts has been developed.

● A theoretical geometric model for the bending behavior of stent grafts was derived and applied in numerical simulations, significantly enhancing the simulation results.

● The device’s reliability was validated by comparing numerical simulation outcomes with physical experimental results under varying compression diameters and bending angles.

Research Article |Published on: 30 September 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (3): 154-162.

Yong Wang, Yu Zhou

School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China

Address correspondence to: Yu Zhou, School of Health Sciences and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86 18021042556. E-mail: zhouyu@usst. edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/220864jklusg

Received December 8, 2024; Accepted February 26, 2025; Published September 30, 2025

Highlights

 ●A systematic introduction to the electrophysiological principles of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) monitoring, the   principles of RLN monitoring equipment, and the main RLN monitoring devices currently available. 

 ● A discussion of the standardized procedures for RLN monitoring, along with methods for managing abnormal   conditions during surgery. 

 ● An analysis of the development status and future prospects of RLN monitoring technology.

Review Article |Published on: 30 September 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (3): 182-190

Yundi Zhao^1,2, Liping Du², Wei Chen², Ping Guo², Chunsheng Wu^1,2

¹College of Future Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710100, Shaanxi Province, China. ²Institute of Med ical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Chunsheng Wu, Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Bio physics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 Yanta West Road, Yanta Cam pus, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China. E-mail: wuchunsheng@xjtu.edu.cn.

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China (2023YFC2411902).

DOI:https://doi.org/10.61189/417936cenngx.

Received March 12, 2025; Accepted June 18, 2025; Published September 30, 2025.

Highlights

● This review explores advancements in leadless pacemaker technology, focusing on optimized wireless communication, energy-efficient strategies, and artificial intelligence-enhanced clinical applications. 

● As a minimally invasive innovation, these devices enhance patient outcomes through adaptive algorithms and secure data transmission. Key developments include load modulation to maintain signal integrity and intelligent remote monitoring for real-time diagnostics. 

● The review also addresses cybersecurity challenges and underscores the transformative potential of integrated intelligent systems in revolutionizing cardiac therapeutics.

Review Article |Published on: 30 September 2025

[Progress in Medical Devices] 2025; 3 (3): 191-201