A robotic microsurgical forceps for transoral laser microsurgery.

Manish ChauhanNikhil DeshpandeClaudio PacchierottiLeonardo MeliDomenico PrattichizzoDarwin G CaldwellLeonardo S Mattos

Published in: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery (2018)

RMF-2F offers an ergonomic and intuitive interface for intraoperative tissue manipulation in TLM. The device performance, usability, and haptic feedback capability were positively evaluated by users as well as expert surgeons. RMF-2F introduces the benefits of robotic teleoperation including, (i) overcoming hand tremors and wrist excursions, (ii) improved reachability and accuracy, and (iii) tissue gripping feedback for safe tissue manipulation.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
healthcare
patients undergoing
clinical practice
mass spectrometry