Laparoscopic Surgical Robot for Remote In Vivo Training

This paper introduces the Laparobot, a tele-operated surgical robot designed specifically for training surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques. The Laparobot allows a student to practice surgery on a remotely located animal. The system uses standard laparoscopic tools for both the operator control and the actual surgery, thereby providing realistic training for laparoscopic surgery. By allowing students to practice surgery remotely, animal models become more accessible and less expensive, and can replace using human patients. The Laparobot addresses the problems inherent in designing a low-cost, tele-operated robot.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: AR
• Authors: Brian F. Allen, Brett Jordan, William Pannell, Catherine E. Lewis, Erik P. Dutson, Petros Faloutsos
• Keywords: AR 2010, Laparoscopic, Surgery, Tele-operated Surgical Robot