title: Flexible robotics.
abstract: Robotic technology is being increasingly used for a variety of surgical procedures. This article describes some novel flexible robotic platforms that may enhance the capabilities of flexible endoscopy and provides a rationale for robotic technology's further development and future use. It also reviews some recent experimental and clinical usages of flexible robotic technology to perform ureterorenoscopy and to provide treatment of stones.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Stevan B. Streem Center for Endourology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Monish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aron
authors.forename: Mihir M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D018583:Pliability; D012371:Robotics; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*