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Instrument malfunction during robotic surgery: A case report.

Shivanshu Singh1, Girdhar S Bora1, Sudheer S Devana1

  • 1Department of Urology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.

Indian Journal of Urology : IJU : Journal of the Urological Society of India
|April 30, 2016
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A technical issue with monopolar scissors during robotic surgery was identified and resolved. This finding highlights the need to update robotic surgery troubleshooting manuals with novel technical problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Robotics

Background:

  • Robotic assistance represents an advancement in minimally invasive surgery.
  • Despite its state-of-the-art nature, robotic surgery presents unique technical challenges.
  • Existing troubleshooting manuals may not cover all emergent technical issues.

Observation:

  • A specific technical problem was observed with the tip cover accessory of monopolar scissors during a robotic surgery procedure.
  • This issue was not documented in the standard troubleshooting guide for robotic surgical equipment.

Findings:

  • The report details a specific technical fault encountered with the monopolar scissors' tip cover.
  • A successful correction for this technical fault was implemented and is described.
Keywords:
Robotic surgerytip-cover-accessorytrouble shooting

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Implications:

  • Addressing and documenting such novel technical problems is crucial for enhancing robotic surgery safety.
  • Updating the troubleshooting manual with this specific issue can prevent future occurrences and improve surgical workflow.
  • Continuous improvement of robotic surgical systems relies on reporting and resolving unforeseen technical challenges.