Benefits of Robotic Camera Assistance in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedures: Prospective Clinical Trial Using a Joystick-Guided Camera-Holder.

DISCUSSION: The SoloAssist® is a reliable system for minimal invasive procedures, especially in bariatric surgery. It provides more comfortable conditions for the surgeon and their assistant by freeing one hand for other purposes. Even in narrow spaces (e.g., between a voluminous stomach and adipose liver), the robot guarantees a steady image. Slight movements of the camera can be precisely controlled, which leads to increased comfort for the surgeon. PMID: 30888669 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Surgical Technology International - Category: Surgery Tags: Surg Technol Int Source Type: research