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[A Novel Single-arm Single-port Micro-traumatic Laparoscopic Robotic Surgical System]
Jiayin Wang1,2, Naijing Jiang1, Yaping Zhao1
1MicroPort (Shanghai) Medbot Co. Ltd., Shanghai, 200031.
Summary
A new robotic surgical system for single-port laparoscopic surgery offers high precision and safety. Clinical trials show it reduces bleeding, infection risk, and recovery time, proving its value in surgery.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotics in Medicine
- Surgical Technology
Context:
- Robotic-assisted surgery is gaining traction.
- Single-port surgery offers advantages but faces challenges.
- Novel robotic systems are needed to enhance single-port procedures.
Purpose:
- To propose a novel single-arm, single-port micro-traumatic laparoscopic robotic surgical system.
- To integrate high-rigidity joints for remote center of motion (RCM).
- To reduce consumable costs with rigid endoscope support and implement advanced control algorithms.
Summary:
- The system features high-rigidity joints for precise RCM and a rigid endoscope to lower costs.
- It incorporates high-precision motion control and a feedback force protection mechanism.
- Effectiveness was validated through five clinical cholecystectomy experiments.
Impact:
- Reduced bleeding during surgery.
- Accelerated patient recovery and decreased infection risk.
- Shortened learning period for surgeons, indicating significant clinical value.
