Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Using a Computer-Controlled Master-Slave Robot
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Author: ANDY Prima Kencana
Last Update: Feb 2009
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Introduction
This is one of the experiments conducted for the DEVELOPMENT OF ROBOTIC SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THERAPEUTIC GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES.
Background of ESD
- It is a complex procedure
- Requires precise manipulation
- Needs for retraction and dissection
Objective
To verify the feasibility of the robotics manipulator system in ESD and to compare its performance vs. conventional procedure.
Methodology
The experiments were conducted on Erlangen porcine stomach models and stomach of live pigs.
The experiment on the live pig procedure is conducted as follows:
- Overtube insertion
- Lesion marking
- Submucosal injection
- Robotic manipulators insertion
- Mucosal cutting
- Submucosal dissection
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The ESD was conducted by using the latest design of our robotic manipulator system.
GRANT:
- S$966,000, NMRC-TCR Grant.
Aug 2007 - Aug 2012. - S$636,000 MOH-NMRC (NMRC/1082/2006).
May 2007 - May 2010.
PERSONNEL:
Senior Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chief & Senior Consultant, Department of Medicine
Clinical Director, Endoscopy Centre
Director, NUH Referral Laboratories Pte Ltd
Senior Consultant, Division of General Surgery (Endorine/Laparoscopic), Department of Surgery, National University Hospital
Director/Senior Consultant, Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre, National University Hospital
Director, Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat, Advanced Surgery Training Centre (ASTC), Department of Surgery, National University of Singapore
Senior Consultant and Clinical Director, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital
Associate Consultant, Department of Surgery, National University Health System