A Phase II Evaluation of Telesurgery Systems
A Phase II Evaluation of Telesurgery Systems
This study evaluates a system of remote supervision of laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic
 surgery is performed through small holes in the abdomen called ports. A camera is passed
 through one port for visualization. Laparoscopic surgery requires an assistant to hold the
 camera and help the operating surgeon view the surgical field. The assistant camera holder
 may be a surgeon or a robotic arm. The robotic arm is usually controlled by the operating
 surgeon. In this study, a robotic arm holding the camera will be used, and will be controlled
 by a surgeon outside the operating room.
This study evaluates a system of remote supervision of laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic
 surgery is performed through small holes in the abdomen called ports. A camera is passed
 through one port for visualization. Laparoscopic surgery requires an assistant to hold the
 camera and help the operating surgeon view the surgical field. The assistant camera holder
 may be a surgeon or a robotic arm. The robotic arm is usually controlled by the operating
 surgeon. In this study, a robotic arm holding the camera will be used, and will be controlled
 by a surgeon outside the operating room.
Any patient undergoing laparoscopic surgery.