Robotic and laparoscopic instrumentation in pediatric urology

James T. Rague, Michael P. Kurtz*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this chapter we review instrumentation in pediatric urology for laparoscopic procedures with and without robot assistance. For the da Vinci systems, we discuss the history of platform development and factors important in instrument selection beyond the nominal port size; working distance, instrument selection, and energy delivery systems are reviewed. We focus on systems in widespread use, and introduce several exciting alternatives to the popular systems of today. On the horizon are robotic systems with different docking mechanisms, a variety of instruments, 3 mm trocars, eye-tracking features for camera control, open consoles allowing multiple viewers, and haptic feedback. We pay special attention to single-port laparoscopic surgery. To overcome traditional limitations in triangulation, several deflectable laparoscopic instruments have been developed with differing mechanisms of control, the details of which are especially important to applications in the confined working spaces seen in pediatric urology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMinimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Urology
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages51-67
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9783030572198
ISBN (Print)9783030572181
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 25 2020

Keywords

  • Da Vinci SP
  • Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Robotic surgery platforms
  • Single port

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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