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μRALP and Beyond: Micro-Technologies and Systems for Robot-Assisted Endoscopic Laser Microsurgery.

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  • 1Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy.

Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|September 27, 2021
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Summary
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Robot-assisted endoscopic laser microsurgery enhances delicate surgeries like phonomicrosurgery by overcoming technological limits. Research in micro-robotics and integrated systems promises safer, more precise procedures for laryngeal diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Technologies
  • Robotics in Medicine
  • Laser Microsurgery Applications

Background:

  • Current laser microsurgery for delicate organs (e.g., larynx) requires high expertise and faces technological limitations like restricted access and direct manual control.
  • The European project μRALP initiated research into robotic micro-technologies for endoscopic laser microsurgery to address these challenges.
  • This field presents unique needs, driving research beyond the initial project consortium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review achievements and contributions in robot-assisted endoscopic laser microsurgery.
  • To provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art technology in this domain.
  • To highlight the potential of integrated robotic systems for improved surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
augmented realitycancer imagingcognitive surgical systemcomputer-assisted surgeryflexible robotic endoscopelaser microsurgerymicro-robotsurgeon-robot interface

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  • Review of research in key enabling technologies: micro-robotic laser steering, flexible robotic endoscopes, augmented imaging, surgeon-robot interfaces, and cognitive surgical systems.
  • Analysis of advancements contributing to robotic endoscopic laser microsurgery systems.
  • Description of preliminary cadaver trials with the integrated μRALP system.

Main Results:

  • Individual technological innovations show significant progress in precision, safety, and quality for endoscopic laser microsurgery.
  • Research has fostered awareness and interest, leading to developments beyond the μRALP project.
  • Preliminary trials demonstrate the potential of integrated robotic systems.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted endoscopic laser microsurgery offers a promising alternative to traditional methods, particularly for challenging procedures like phonomicrosurgery.
  • Integration of various robotic technologies is crucial for realizing the full clinical potential.
  • This field holds significant clinical applications beyond laryngology, addressing current limitations in minimally invasive surgery.