Author :
Ng, W.S. ; Davies, Brian L. ; Hibberd, R.D. ; Timoney, A.G.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Robotics, Imperial Coll. of Sci.-Technol. & Med., London, UK
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The application of an active surgical robot, the Surgical Assistant Robot for Prostatectomy (SARP), to transurethral resection of the prostate is discussed. SARP performs surgery under the supervision of a surgeon. The mechanical construction computing system, software, motion controller and image system of SARP are discussed.<>
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; robots; surgery; Surgical Assistant Robot for Prostatectomy; active surgical robot; image system; mechanical construction computing system; motion controller; prostate; transurethral resection; Aging; Bladder; Clinical trials; Ducts; Glands; Medical robotics; Safety; Service robots; Surgery; Surges;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
