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Review
. 2020;35(2):e202000206.
doi: 10.1590/s0102-865020200020000006. Epub 2020 Apr 27.

Robotic endoscopy. A review of the literature

Thiago Arantes de Carvalho Visconti  1 , José Pinhata Otoch  2 , Everson Luiz de Almeida Artifon  2
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Review

Robotic endoscopy. A review of the literature

Thiago Arantes de Carvalho Visconti et al. Acta Cir Bras. 2020.

Abstract

Purpose To present new endoscopic robotic devices in the context of minimally invasive procedures with high precision and automation. Methods Review of the literature by December 2018 on robotic endoscopy. Results We present the studies and investments for robotic implementation and flexible endoscopy evolution. We divided them into forceps manipulation platforms, active endoscopy and endoscopic capsule. They try to improve forceps handling and stability and to promote active movement. Conclusion The implementation and propagation of robotic models depend on doing what the endoscopist is unable to. The new devices are moving forward in this direction.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: none

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. MASTER platform tip.18
Figure 2
Figure 2. - Physicians disposal on the MASTER.18
Figure 3
Figure 3. Manipulation, tip and degrees of freedom of AnubiscopeTM.27
Figure 4
Figure 4. - STRAS operation module.27
Figure 5
Figure 5. - EndoSAMURAI command console.29
Figure 6
Figure 6. EndoSAMURAI tip.29
Figure 7
Figure 7. - Scorpion tip.30
Figure 8
Figure 8. Aer−O−ScopeTM.31
Figure 9
Figure 9. Aer−O−ScopeTM operation.31
Figure 10
Figure 10. - Endotics movement mechanism.34
Figure 11
Figure 11. Independent movable segments controlled by NeoGuide sytem.35
Figure 12
Figure 12. Invendoscope propulsion mechanism.36
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