title: Automated laparoscope positioner: preliminary experience.
abstract: A new automated laparoscope positioner was designed that is easy to use and provides the surgeon with an opportunity to perform most laparoscopically directed procedures efficiently and safely without the need for an assistant. Potential additional benefits are reduced cost of care, development of laparoscopic simulators suitable for training residents, and development of surgical procedures and devices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 10833 LeConte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1740, USA.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Munro
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010865:Pilot Projects