PROSTATIC RESECTION - AN EXAMPLE OF SAFE ROBOTIC SURGERY

Authors
DAVIES BL NG WS HIBBERD RD
Citation
Bl. Davies et al., PROSTATIC RESECTION - AN EXAMPLE OF SAFE ROBOTIC SURGERY, Robotica, 11, 1993, pp. 561-566
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Robotics & Automatic Control
Journal title
Robotica → ACNP
ISSN journal
02635747
Volume
11
Year of publication
1993
Part
6
Pages
561 - 566
Database
ISI
SICI code
0263-5747(1993)11:<561:PR-AEO>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A special-purpose robot for prostatectomies has been developed. Detail s of the robot mechanism, control system and human/computer interface (HCI) are discussed with special emphasis on software methods to ensur e system safety. The clinical application of the system is described a nd software requirements for operating-theatre use are indicated. Thes e requirements include safe error recovery, facilitation of reliable s urgical procedures, and an effective HCI.