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  • Robotic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Current robotic platforms like the da Vinci system are standard for minimally invasive urologic surgery.
  • There is a need for advanced robotic technologies to expand the scope and improve outcomes of urologic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in robotic technologies and platforms at Vanderbilt University.
  • To discuss the design rationale and potential impact of these new systems on urologic surgical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of novel robotic surgical technologies developed at Vanderbilt University.
  • Analysis of design features and intended applications of these emerging platforms.

Main Results:

  • Emerging robotic platforms aim to enhance a wider range of urologic interventions beyond current capabilities.
  • New systems are designed to improve safety and outcomes in transurethral bladder surgery and surveillance.
  • Advancements include less invasive surgery (LESS) and novel needle-sized robots for precise access and ablation delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Three new robotic surgical technologies from Vanderbilt University are presented.
  • These include a robotic transurethral system for bladder surveillance and tumor treatment.
  • A purpose-specific system for LESS and a needle-sized robot for micro-manipulation are also highlighted.