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Surgical robots for SPL and NOTES: a review.

Jiangran Zhao¹, Bo Feng, Min-Hua Zheng

¹RII Lab (Lab of Robotics Innovation and Intervention), UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China.

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Summary

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Robotic systems for single port laparoscopy (SPL) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) enhance surgical precision. Continuum mechanisms show promise for compact and versatile robotic surgical instruments.

Keywords:

Continuum mechanism NOTES SPL surgical robots

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
Robotics in Medicine
Surgical Technology

Background:

Single port laparoscopy (SPL) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) represent advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques aiming to reduce patient trauma.
Robotic assistance offers enhanced precision and dexterity for complex surgical maneuvers.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recently developed robotic systems for SPL and NOTES.
To analyze the structures and performances of these robotic systems.
To identify promising robotic technologies for future surgical applications.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was performed using major scientific databases: Science Citation Index, Engineering Index, Medline, and PubMed.
Identified and analyzed eleven robotic systems for SPL and six for NOTES.
Focused on systems incorporating continuum mechanisms.

Main Results:

Eleven robotic systems for SPL and six for NOTES were identified and analyzed.
Reviewed systems typically feature a vision unit and at least two manipulation arms within a 12 mm access channel.
Few systems have demonstrated sufficient progress for near-future animal or clinical studies.

Conclusions:

Robotic systems for SPL and NOTES share common structural elements, including vision and manipulation arms.
Continuum mechanisms offer a promising approach for developing compact and versatile surgical robots.
Further exploration of continuum mechanisms is recommended for advancing robotic surgery.