Flexible robotics

Urol Clin North Am. 2009 May;36(2):157-62, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2009.02.001.

Abstract

Robotic technology is being increasingly used for a variety of surgical procedures. This article describes some novel flexible robotic platforms that may enhance the capabilities of flexible endoscopy and provides a rationale for robotic technology's further development and future use. It also reviews some recent experimental and clinical usages of flexible robotic technology to perform ureterorenoscopy and to provide treatment of stones.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopes
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Pliability
  • Robotics*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*