title: [Robotic techniques in laparoscopic surgery].
abstract: Robotic technology is being increasingly used in surgery. The authors assess the usefulness, effectiveness and safety of the AESOP 2000 robotic device (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning) in videolaparoscopic surgery. Two laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed with the aid of the AESOP 2000 robot. A short increase in operative time was observed and there were no complications. Voice understanding was accurate and flawless and no inadvertent smearing of the lens occurred. The use of the AESOP 2000 robotic device is safe, improves the quality of vision and reduces the number of surgeons needed in the team. Nevertheless, a learning curve and simultaneous training in the use of the device are required.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Trapianti d'Organo e Tecnologie Avanzate Università degli Studi di Catania, Azienda Policlinico.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Immè
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Caglià
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gandolfo
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cavallaro
authors.forename: Marcello
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donati
authors.forename: Corrado
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Amodeo
mesh_terms: D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012371:Robotics; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted
vernacular_title: La robotica in chirurgia laparoscopica.