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  • Medical Robotics
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Endoscopy

Background:

  • Endoscopic procedures enable surgery via natural orifices, but instrument dexterity limits complexity.
  • Current endoscopic interventions are primarily diagnostic or for biopsies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel robotic platform, the ISNATCHE robot, designed to advance endoscopic surgery.
  • To enhance dexterity and intuitive control for complex endoscopic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a snake-like robotic endoscope with integrated camera, light source, and instruments.
  • Integration of a robotic arm for positioning and a master interface for teleoperation.
  • Validation of the control workflow through simulation and implementation on the robotic platform.

Main Results:

  • The robotic platform demonstrated consistent performance between simulation and physical implementation.
  • The system shows significant clinical potential for advanced endoscopic procedures.
  • Ergonomics and intuitive control were key design focuses.

Conclusions:

  • The ISNATCHE robot represents a significant contribution to endoscopic surgical robotics.
  • The system has the potential to enable more complex procedures, reducing patient trauma and recovery.
  • Future work will address limitations like tendon backlash through hardware and software solutions.