First in-human experience with a novel robotic platform and Magnetic Surgery System.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Magnetic technologies have been introduced to reduce invasiveness of surgical procedures. This study was aimed to analyse the performance of a novel combined magnetic-robotic controller as an enhanced accessory to the Magnetic Surgical System in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).

Authors

  • Juan S Barajas-Gamboa
    Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Felipe Huidobro
    Department of General Surgery, Hospital Padre Hurtado, Santiago de Chile, Chile.
  • Joaquin Jensen
    Department of General Surgery, Hospital Padre Hurtado, Santiago de Chile, Chile.
  • Rafael Luengas
    Department of General Surgery, Clinica RedSalud, Santiago de Chile, Chile.
  • John Rodriguez
    Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Carlos Abril
    Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Ricard Corcelles
    Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Matthew Kroh
    Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.