Colonoscopy with robotic steering and automated lumen centralization: a feasibility study in a colon model.

Journal: Endoscopy
Published Date: Jun 30, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: We introduced a new platform for performing colonoscopy with robotic steering and automated lumen centralization (RS-ALC) and evaluated its technical feasibility.

Authors

  • Hendrikus J M Pullens
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
  • Nanda van der Stap
    Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
  • Esther D Rozeboom
    Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
  • Matthijs P Schwartz
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
  • Ferdi van der Heijden
    Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
  • Martijn G H van Oijen
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Peter D Siersema
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Ivo A M J Broeders
    Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.

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