In vivo pan/tilt endoscope with integrated light source, zoom and auto-focusing.
We describe a surgical imaging device with pan, tilt, zoom and integrated LED light source. It can be fully inserted into the abdomen, leaving the insertion port free for tooling. Using a porcine model we have tested the device and performed surgical procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, running (measuring) the bowel, suturing, and nephrectomy. The tests show that the new device is: * Easier and more intuitive to use than a standard laparoscope. * Joystick operation requires no specialized operator training. * Field of view and access to relevant regions of the body were superior to a standard laparoscope using a single port. * Time to perform procedures was better or equivalent to a standard laparoscope. We believe these insertable platforms will be an integral part of future surgical systems.
Hu
Tie
T
Department of Computer Science, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA.
Allen
Peter K
PK
Goldman
Roger
R
Hogle
Nancy J
NJ
Fowler
Dennis L
DL
D000818:Animals; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D008027:Light; D009519:New York City; D013552:Swine; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation*