Abstract
Background: Single-incision laparoscopic and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) are technically challenging methods. Robotics might have the potential to overcome such hurdles with computer technology. Methods: The da Vinci® Standard and S System (Intuitive, Sunnyvale, USA) were used in human cadavers and pigs to perform single-incision transabdominal and transvaginal surgery. Robotic arms were crossed and control-switched to achieve intuitive control. Results: It was possible to perform robotic single-incision laparoscopy in the typical, intuitive fashion. Transvaginal set-up, including docking of the system and introduction of instruments into the abdominal cavity, was possible but no useful manipulation could be performed. Conclusions: While robotic NOTES with the da Vinci surgical system was not successful, robotic single-incision surgery is feasible using the above set-up. This new approach seems to offer the advantages of single-incision surgery while maintaining the intuitive control of robotic surgery. Clinical application appears justified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-255 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Da Vinci
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally invasive surgery
- NOTES
- One-port umbilical surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Single access surgery
- Single incision laparoscopic surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Biophysics
- Computer Science Applications