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  • Urology
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Endourology

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  • Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) is increasingly used for nephrolithiasis management.
  • Ergonomic challenges limit widespread adoption of FURS.
  • Robotic assistance may overcome FURS ergonomic deficiencies, similar to laparoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current developments in robotic flexible ureteroscopy (FURS).
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of robotic FURS systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical robotic devices in laparoscopy.
  • Summary of current robotic FURS developments, including the Sensei-Magellan and Avicenna Roboflex™ systems.
  • Evaluation using the IDEAL framework for new robotic devices (IDEAL stage 1 and 2).

Main Results:

  • The Sensei-Magellan system, initially used for robotic FURS, was discontinued due to passive manipulation.
  • The Avicenna Roboflex™ system, specifically designed for FURS, offers improved surgeon ergonomics.
  • Multi-centric studies demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the Avicenna Roboflex™ system.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic systems show potential to enhance surgeon ergonomics during FURS.
  • The Avicenna Roboflex™ system has demonstrated safety and efficacy in early evaluations.
  • Further research is needed to establish the definitive role of robotic FURS.