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Equipment and technology in surgical robotics

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Contemporary medical robotic systems used in urologic surgery usually consist of a computer and a mechanical device to carry out the designated task with an image acquisition module. These systems are typically from one of the two categories: offline or online robots. Offline robots, also known as fixed path robots, are completely automated with pre-programmed motion planning based on pre-operative imaging studies where precise movements within set confines are carried out. Online robotic systems rely on continuous input from the surgeons and change their movements and actions according to the input in real time. This class of robots is further divided into endoscopic manipulators and master–slave robotic systems. Current robotic surgical systems have resulted in a paradigm shift in the minimally invasive approach to complex laparoscopic urological procedures. Future developments will focus on refining haptic feedback, system miniaturization and improved augmented reality and telesurgical capabilities.

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    Hong Gee Sim, Sidney Kam Hung Yip & Christopher Wai Sam Cheng

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Sim, H.G., Yip, S.K.H. & Cheng, C.W.S. Equipment and technology in surgical robotics. World J Urol 24, 128–135 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-006-0070-6

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