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- Title
Development of Miniaturized Light Endoscope-Holder Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery.
- Authors
Jean-Alexandre Long; Philippe Cinquin; Jocelyne Troccaz; Sandrine Voros; Peter Berkelman; Jean-Luc Descotes; Christian Letoublon; Jean-Jacques Rambeaud
- Abstract
Purpose We have conducted experiments with an innovatively designed robot endoscope holder for laparoscopic surgery that is small and low cost.Materials and Methods A compact light endoscope robot (LER) that is placed on the patient's skin and can be used with the patient in the lateral or dorsal supine position was tested on cadavers and laboratory pigs in order to allow successive modifications. The current control system is based on voice recognition. The range of vision is 360° with an angle of 160°. Twenty-three procedures were performed.Results The tests made it possible to advance the prototype on a variety of aspects, including reliability, steadiness, ergonomics, and dimensions. The ease of installation of the robot, which takes only 5 minutes, and the easy handling made it possible for 21 of the 23 procedures to be performed without an assistant.Conclusion The LER is a camera holder guided by the surgeon's voice that can eliminate the need for an assistant during laparoscopic surgery. The ease of installation and manufacture should make it an effective and inexpensive system for use on patients in the lateral and dorsal supine positions. Randomized clinical trials will soon validate a new version of this robot prior to marketing.
- Subjects
ENDOSCOPIC surgery; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; POSITIONING in surgery; MEDICAL equipment
- Publication
Journal of Endourology, 2007, Vol 21, Issue 8, p911
- ISSN
0892-7790
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/end.2006.0328