A robotic assistant for trans-oral surgery: the robotic endo-laryngeal flexible (Robo-ELF) scope.

Journal of robotic surgery · 2012 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The Robo-ELF Scope system was evaluated in phantom and cadaver studies and was found superior to hand manipulation of flexible endoscopes and to conventional rigid endoscopes.

Study snapshot

PublicationJournal of robotic surgery · 2012

Study typeengineering

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

This paper describes the continued development of the Robotic EndoLaryngeal (Robo-ELF) Scope System, a simple clinically usable robot for manipulating flexible endoscopes, particularly in laryngeal surgery. The system includes a robot with three active and two passive degrees of freedom, a five degree of freedom passive positioning arm, a malleable scope shaft support, and a custom joystick controller. The Robo-ELF Scope allows a surgeon to control a flexible endoscope with only one hand and also to release the controls and perform bimanual surgery if desired. We have evaluated the Robo-ELF Scope system in both phantom and cadaver studies and found it superior to hand manipulation of flexible endoscopes and conventional rigid endoscopes.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The Robo-ELF Scope system was evaluated in phantom and cadaver studies and was found superior to hand manipulation of flexible endoscopes and to conventional rigid endoscopes.

Outcomes measured

Performance/usability of a robotic system for manipulating flexible endoscopes in laryngeal surgery (phantom and cadaver evaluation)

Limitations

No quantitative results or metrics reported in the abstract
Sample size and study design details for phantom/cadaver evaluations not provided
Not an EMF exposure/health outcomes study based on the abstract

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1007/s11701-011-0329-9
PubMed: 27637974

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