Microscopic Ophthalmic Surgery Using a Freely Movable Arm Support Robot: Basic Experiment and Clinical Experience.

Journal: Ophthalmic research
Published Date:

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The disadvantage of conventional armrests is the difficulty to adjust their height and position during surgery.

Authors

  • Chikako Okamura
    Department of Ophthalmology, Japanese Red Cross Gifu Hospital, Gifu, Japan.
  • Takashi Kojima
    Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, tkojkoj@mac.com.
  • Seiji Tokiwa
    Chukyo Medical Co. Inc., Nagoya, Japan.
  • Asato Hasegawa
    Department of Ophthalmology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Chukyo Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Yoshiki Tanaka
    Chukyo Medical Co. Inc., Nagoya, Japan.
  • Kazuo Ichikawa
    Chukyo Eye Clinic, Nagoya, Japan.