title: "Plug and Play": a novel technique utilising existing technology to get the most out of the robot.
abstract: We describe a simple technique in which current and freely available technology can be utilised by surgeons while operating the Da Vinci Si/Xi Surgical Robotic systems. This technique allows for a parallel intraoperative display within the surgical console of any desired subject material from a standard computer, utilising commercially available cabling. The ability to view 3D reconstructed images, patient radiology and patient results within the console whilst operating, has the potential to increase operative efficiency, reduce error and aid in adequate resection of tissues. The ease with which our technique is achieved, the benefits of its use and the low cost associated with its implementation support our suggestion that all robotic surgeons incorporate this into their regular operative setup.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. doctor.tmanning@gmail.com.|Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia. doctor.tmanning@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Todd G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Manning
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.|Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Christidis
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Jasamine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Coles-Black
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.|Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McGrath
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.|Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chuen
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Damien
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bolton
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.|Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.|Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lawrentschuk
mesh_terms: D016288:Computer Terminals; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
keywords: 3D images; Console display; Intraoperative display; Robotic surgery; TilePro™