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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Robotics in Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) offers reduced trauma, infection, and recovery time.
  • Advancements in robotic systems are critical for expanding NOTES capabilities.
  • Gastrointestinal NOTES presents unique challenges requiring specialized instrumentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the progress of control-actuation robotic systems for gastrointestinal NOTES.
  • To identify and analyze existing and state-of-the-art robotic systems in this field.
  • To highlight systems employing control-actuation structures and tendon-driven mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive survey of control-actuation robotic systems for gastrointestinal NOTES was conducted.
  • Data collection occurred in December 2021, focusing on existing and emerging technologies.
  • Systems were evaluated based on their structures, specifications, and technical parameters.

Main Results:

  • Nine distinct control-actuation robotic systems for gastrointestinal NOTES were identified.
  • Detailed structures, specifications, and technical parameters of these systems were reported.
  • Systems utilizing control-actuation structures and tendon-driven mechanisms were specifically examined.

Conclusions:

  • Control-actuation robotic systems demonstrate significant potential for gastrointestinal NOTES.
  • These systems enhance operational accuracy, flexibility, and procedural learning curves.
  • Further exploration and development of these robotic systems are recommended for future NOTES advancements.