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Haptic feedback is useful in remote manipulation of flexible endoscopes
Keiichiro Kume1, Nobuo Sakai2, Takaaki Goto2
1Third Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, School of Medicine, Kitakyusyu, Japan.
Abstract:
Background and study aims We developed the Endoscopic Operation Robot (EOR) version 3, offering built-in haptic feedback and manipulation of the entire scope with one hand. Manipulation of the flexible endoscope is done entirely remotely. However, inclusion of haptic feedback places a huge burden on the system. Our purpose in this study was to determine whether haptic feedback is needed in remote manipulation of a flexible endoscope. Methods Five endoscopists performed total colonoscopy using a colonoscopy training model. A trial was conducted in which the endoscope was inserted up to the cecum five times with haptic feedback and five times without haptic feedback. Insertion time, maximum and mean haptic force, and incidence of sigmoid colon overstretching were compared between groups. Results Insertion time was significantly shorter with haptic feedback than without, and overstretching of the sigmoid colon was less frequent. Insertion could thus be performed without using excessive force. Conclusion Haptic feedback is useful for remote control manipulation of flexible endoscopes.
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