Concept of application of the light-weight robot Robin Heart (“Pelikan”) in veterinary medicine: a feasibility study

Abstract

SummaryCurrently, there is a great interest in the use of minimally invasive surgery methods. Such surgeries require special instrumentation. Doctors increasingly use medical robots that replace assistants responsible for setting the position and orientation of the endoscope (vision), as well as make it possible to control surgical instruments. One of very promising fields of expansion of this technology is veterinary medicine. This article presents a review of literature on animal laparoscopic surgery with the use of medical robots. Particular attention was paid to animal experiments involving the Robin Heart family robots. Moreover, the article presents the construction and principle of operation of the smallest manipulator of the Robin Heart family, as well as describes preliminary simulations of surgery with the use of this robot. In the conclusion, possible directions for further improvement and implementation of the Robin Heart robot have been formulated.

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“…This technology was developed to meet the need for the great precision and refinement that is expected in certain techniques. Pre-determined movements using mechanical arms eliminate the need for human manipulation with its associated tremors and exaggerated movements that can occur in delicate surgeries ( Gallagher et al., 2004 ; Lis, Lehrich, Mucha & Nawrat, 2017 ; Marescaux & Solerc, 2004 ).This technology has been tested in two ovariosalpingohysterectomies in bitches using the robotic arm AESOP (Automated Endoscope System for Optimal Positioning) at the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of the North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, but a number of other cameras and arms are under development around the world. Although this technology provides an effective, accurate and reliable experience, surgical time is much longer than for the open technique.…”

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“…The FCSD gains experience in this field. The three flagship medical products developed by the FCSD include extracorporeal heart assist pumps [54,55,57], valvular homografts [58], and surgical robots [59][60][61][62][63][64]. So far, over 1000 extracorporeal heart assist pumps have been created.…”