Endoscopic suturing using a computer-controlled master and slave robot : animal study

• Main Authors: Cao, Lin, Kaan, Hung Leng, Li, Xiaoguo, Phan, Phuoc Thien, Tiong, Anthony Meng Huat, Ho, Khek Yu, Chiu, Philip Wai Yan, Phee, Soo Jay
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology; Endoscopic Surgical Robots; Suturing System
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/139924
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Ideally, endoscopic suturing should mimic surgical closure as the latter is stronger than most endoscopic closure devices. However, endoscopic suturing is challenging due to the confined endoluminal space and lack of dexterity of current endoscopic instruments. We have developed a novel...