| Telelap Alf-X: A novel Telesurgical System for the 21st Century. | |
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PMID: 23225591 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objective To introduce a new telesurgical concept and system, we describe the TELELAP Alf-X system and report the results of the preliminary laboratory experiments on dry lab skill exercises. Methods The TELELAP Alf-X system offers a novel approach to remotely operated 3-dimension endoscopy by adding haptic sensation, an eye-tracking system and a high degree of configuration versatility. The ALF-X system consists of a remote control unit, manipulator arms, connection node and reusable endoscopic instruments. To test the hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, depth of field and ability of making optimal sutures and knots, the ALF-X system was used in a laparoscopic trainer utilizing specific tools by a single surgeon (S.G.) who repeated three different exercises ten times. The time and accuracy of the exercises were recorded. Results By using the TELELAP Alf-X system the surgeon was able to work repeatedly and to perform all the exercises scheduled. In all exercises the best results were achieved after the first 5 cases. Conclusion The TELELAP Alf-X system shows an excellent stability, easy-to-use interface and the ability to perform essential endoscopic skills. Further experiment, especially in live tissue, could identify the role of this new technology for the surgical repertoire. |
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Stefano Gidaro; Maurizio Buscarini; Emilio Ruiz; Anna Labruzzo; Michael Stark |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-12-1 |
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Title: Surgical technology international Volume: XXII ISSN: 1090-3941 ISO Abbreviation: Surg Technol Int Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-12-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9604509 Medline TA: Surg Technol Int Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Science G.D'Annunzio University School of Medicine Chieti-Pescara, Italy. |
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