Foot‐controlled robotic‐enabled endoscope holder (FREE) for endoscopic sinus surgery: A cadaveric feasibility study

ConclusionThe FREE endoscope holder in an ex‐vivo cadaver test corroborated the feasibility of the robotic prototype, which allows for a two‐handed approach to surgery equal to a single nostril three‐handed technique without the holder that may reduce operating time. Further studies will be needed to evaluate its safety profile and use in other areas of endoscopic surgery.
Level of EvidenceNA. Laryngoscope, 2015

Source: The Laryngoscope - September 15, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jason Y. K. Chan, Iris Leung, David Navarro‐Alarcon, Weiyang Lin, Peng Li, Dennis L. Y. Lee, Yun‐hui Liu, Michael C.F. Tong Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research