ArticleThe international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS2021
Eye Explorer: A robotic endoscope holder for eye surgery.
Article in The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Preclinical assessment of Preserflo MicroShunt implantation using an intraocular endoscope-holding robot.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Initial clinical use of the intraocular endoscope holding robot in pars plana vitrectomy.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Advancements in robotic surgery for vitreoretinal diseases: current trends and the future.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2025Review
- Robotic Assisted-Intravitreous Light Pipe Illumination for Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Corneal Opacity: Case Reports.Case reports in ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHolding endoscopes by hand when performing eye surgery reduces the dexterity of the surgeon.
methodsA robotic endoscope holder called "Eye Explorer" is proposed to hold the endoscope and free the surgeon's hand.
resultsThis device satisfies the engineering and clinical requirements of eye surgery. The force for manual operation is less than 0.5 N. The observable ranges inside the patient's eye considering horizontal and vertical perspectives are 118° and 97°, and the motion of the holder does not interfere with the surgeon's hand and other surgical devices. The self-weight compensation can prevent the endoscope from falling when extra supporting force is released. When comparing the external force exerted on the eye by the Eye Explorer with that in case of manual operation, a decrease of more than 15% can be observed. Moreover, the consumption time of endoscope view adjustment using the Eye Explorer and manual operation does not significantly differ.
conclusionThe Eye Explorer allows dual-hand operation, facilitating a successful endoscopic eye surgery.
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