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  • 1Center for Research in Micro Engineering , CRIM Lab, Scuola Superiore SantAnna, Pisa, Italy. arianna@sssup.it

Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies : MITAT : Official Journal of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy
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Robotic technologies are enhancing minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy. Miniaturized robotic systems, including ingestible robotic pills, promise improved gastrointestinal diagnostics with greater patient comfort and procedure standardization.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Robotics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Mechatronics

Background:

  • Robotic technologies and advanced imaging are transforming surgical procedures, particularly minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
  • Mechatronics is increasingly vital for developing sophisticated surgical instruments.
  • Robotic integration into endoscopy has lagged due to challenges in miniaturizing components for internal access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of robotic technologies in improving endoscopic procedures, specifically in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • To enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort through robotic-assisted colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
  • To standardize diagnostic procedures, reducing reliance on individual endoscopist skill.

Main Methods:

  • Review of robotic system development and application in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.

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  • Focus on advancements in miniaturization and functional integration of robotic components.
  • Examination of robotic pill technology for early digestive tract screening.

    • Main Results:

    • Robotic assistance is common in MIS, with systems like Da Vinci and AESOP.
    • Robotic advancements have enabled the development of ingestible robotic pills for digestive tract screening.
    • These technologies offer potential for more effective diagnoses, reduced patient pain, and standardized procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Robotic technologies hold significant potential to revolutionize gastrointestinal endoscopy and diagnostics.
    • Miniaturized robotic systems and robotic pills represent a major advancement for early screening and patient care.
    • Widespread adoption could yield substantial benefits for patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.