Portable manipulation system for commercial robotic surgery forceps.

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

BACKGROUND: Transition from the utilisation of traditional instruments to new robotic methodologies in surgical operations occurs rapidly. Although the implementation of these methodologies to classical surgery operations is advantageous due to increased precisions and enhanced motion capabilities of robotic systems, overall worldwide accessibility and adaptation are still limited due to high equipment costs and special infrastructure requirements.

Authors

  • Mustafa V Yazıcı
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Mertcan Koçak
    Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Mustafa O Oztan
    Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surgery, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Erkin Gezgin
    Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey.