The development of a surgeon robot for prostatectomies.
Proc Inst Mech Eng H
; 205(1): 35-8, 1991.
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ABSTRACT
The removal of prostatic tissue through transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation that can require considerable skill from a surgeon as well as being a lengthy procedure. The potential for using robotic techniques was investigated in a preliminary feasibility study using a standard six axis 'Puma' robot. This led to the construction of a manually operated 'safety frame' which has been shown to be effective through clinical trials on 30 patients. A special-purpose robot, based on the design of the manual frame, has now been constructed. Some of the safety issues are discussed which make this procedure an ideal candidate for a robotic device.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prostatectomia
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Robótica
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Proc Inst Mech Eng H
Assunto da revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article