Improving precise positioning of surgical robotic instruments by a three-side-view presentation system on telesurgery

Area of Science:

• Robotics
• Surgical Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Effective telesurgery requires comprehensive communication, including remote environmental data and patient vitals.
• Current telesurgery systems focus on information exchange but need enhanced visualization for precise instrument control.
• Accurate control of surgical instruments is crucial for faultless operations in remote surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel three-side-view presentation method for precise location and posture control of surgical instruments in telesurgery.
• To enhance the "Surgical Cockpit System" with advanced visualization for improved surgical collaboration.
• To address the need for indispensable visualization methods in telesurgery for accurate instrument manipulation.

Main Methods:

• Development of a "Surgical Cockpit System" to support information exchange in telesurgery.
• Implementation of a three-side-view visualization technique for surgical instruments.
• Experimental evaluation of the proposed method's effectiveness in controlling telemanipulators.

Main Results:

• The proposed three-side-view presentation method significantly improved the accurate positioning of a telemanipulator.
• Experimental results demonstrated enhanced precision in controlling surgical instruments.
• The visualization method proved effective for precise location and posture control.

Conclusions:

• The three-side-view presentation method is a valuable advancement for telesurgery systems.
• This technique enhances surgeon's ability to control surgical instruments with greater accuracy.
• Improved instrument control leads to more faultless and effective telesurgery operations.