New Robotic System with Wristed Microinstruments Allows Precise Reconstructive Microsurgery: Preclinical Study.
Journal:
Annals of surgical oncology
Published Date:
Jun 21, 2022
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Microsurgery allows complex reconstruction of tissue defects after oncological resections or severe trauma. Performing these procedures may be limited by human tremor, precision, and manual dexterity. A new robot designed specifically for microsurgery with wristed microinstruments and motion scaling may reduce human tremor and thus enhance precision. This randomized controlled preclinical trial investigated whether this new robotic system can successfully perform microsurgical needle driving, suturing, and anastomosis.