A Haptic Guided Robotic System for Endoscope Positioning and Holding.

Journal: Turkish neurosurgery
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Abstract

AIM: To determine the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of using a robot for holding and maneuvering the endoscope in transnasal transsphenoidal surgery.

Authors

  • Burak Cabuk
    Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Kocaeli, Turkey and Kocaeli University, Pituitary Research Center, Kocaeli, Turkey.
  • Savas Ceylan
  • Ihsan Anik
  • Mehtap Tugasaygi
  • Selcuk Kizir