ReviewBiomedical engineering letters2023
Soft tissue surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery: a review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Do robotic needle systems improve precision and efficiency? Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and preclinical studies.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Applications of Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Surgical Robotics: A Systematic Review.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Robotic surgery in France: insights from a national administrative database on utilization, access, and efficiency.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Comparison of Features of Robotic Surgery Systems in Abdominal Surgeries: A Narrative Review Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- A Full-Range Proximity-Tactile Sensor Based on Multimodal Perception Fusion for Minimally Invasive Surgical Robots.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- A ferrofluid-based haptic guidance system for robot-assisted endovascular procedures.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Research on Adaptive Variable Impedance Control Method Based on Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Brain-inspired learning rules for spiking neural network-based control: a tutorial.Biomedical engineering letters · 2025Review
- Revolutionary Advances of Robotic Surgery in Urology Field.Juntendo Iji zasshi = Juntendo medical journal · 2024Review
- Emerging Technologies in Hand Orthopedic Surgery: Current Trends and Future Directions.Galen medical journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Purpose: The current state of soft tissue surgery robots is surveyed, and the key technologies underlying their success are analyzed. State-of-the-art technologies are introduced, and future directions are discussed. Methods: Relevant literature is explored, analyzed, and summarized. Results: Soft tissue surgical robots had rapidly spread in the field of laparoscopic surgery based on the multi-degree-of-freedom movement of intra-abdominal surgical tools and stereoscopic imaging that are not possible in conventional surgery. The three key technologies that have made surgical robots successful are wire-driven mechanisms for multi-degree-of-freedom movement, master devices for intuitive remote control, and stereoscopic imaging technology. Recently, human-robot interaction technologies have been applied to develop user interfaces such as vision assistance and haptic feedback, and research on autonomous surgery has begun. Conclusion: Robotic surgery not only replaces conventional laparoscopic surgery but also allows for complex surgeries that are not possible with laparoscopic surgery. On the other hand, it is also criticized for its high cost and lack of clinical superiority or patient benefit compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery. As various robots compete in the market, the cost of surgical robots is expected to decrease. Surgical robots are expected to continue to evolve in the future due to the need to reduce the workload of medical staff and improve the level of care demanded by patients.
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