Evaluation of a stand-alone robotic camera holding system: technology that improves laparoscopy.

Journal: Minimally invasive therapy & allied technologies : MITAT : official journal of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy
Published Date: Aug 27, 2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In order to perform laparoscopic procedures, a surgeon requires an assistant to hold the camera. Problems with this approach include table crowding leading to poor ergonomics, and miscommunication leading to poor images. AutoLap is a novel FDA-approved camera navigation system. We present our experience with this device and compare it to human camera holders.

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  • Matthew Rade
    Department of Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA.
  • Desmond Birkett
    Department of Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA.
  • Jingjing Sherman
    Department of Surgery, Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ, USA.
  • Dmitry Nepomnayshy
    Department of Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA.

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