title: Application of robotics in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A review.
abstract: Multiple robotic flexible endoscope platforms have been developed based on cross specialty collaboration between engineers and medical doctors. However, significant number of these platforms have been developed for the natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery paradigm. Increasing amount of evidence suggest the focus of development should be placed on advanced endolumenal procedures such as endoscopic submucosal dissection instead. A thorough literature analysis was performed to assess the current status of robotic flexible endoscopic platforms designed for advanced endolumenal procedures. Current efforts are mainly focused on robotic locomotion and robotic instrument control. In the future, advances in actuation and servoing technology, optical analysis, augmented reality and wireless power transmission technology will no doubt further advance the field of robotic endoscopy. Globally, health systems have become increasingly budget conscious; widespread acceptance of robotic endoscopy will depend on careful design to ensure its delivery of a cost effective service.
authors: Baldwin Po Man Yeung, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
authors: Baldwin Po Man
authors: BP
authors: Yeung
authors: Baldwin Po Man Yeung, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
authors: Philip Wai Yan
authors: PW
authors: Chiu
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018583:Pliability; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*
keywords: Endoscopes; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Medical devices; Natural orifice endoscopic surgery/instrumentation; Robotic surgery; Robotics/instrumentation; Therapeutic endoscopy