Development and first in vivo trial of EvoLap, an active laparoscope positioner.
To determine essential specifications for an active endoscope holder, a survey of laparoscopic procedures was conducted. A review of the literature highlighted the advantages and limitations of existing scope-holding systems. From this analysis, basic requirements were listed for such devices. Pursuant to this, an ergonomic and user-friendly laparoscope manipulator was designed to assist the surgeon. A first in vivo procedure demonstrated feasibility of the device and its value in clinical practice, enabling surgeons to work more comfortably.
Center for Research in Mechatronics, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. benoit.herman@uclouvain.be
Benoît
B
Herman
Khanh Tran
KT
Duy
Bruno
B
Dehez
Roland
R
Polet
Benoit
B
Raucent
Etienne
E
Dombre
Jacques
J
Donnez
D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008328:Man-Machine Systems; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation*