Robotic hip arthroscopy in human anatomy

✍ Scribed by Jens Kather; Monika E. Hagen; Philippe Morel; Jean Fasel; Sheraz Markar; Michael Schueler

• Book ID: 104583343
• Publisher: Wiley (Robotic Publications)
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 188 KB
• Volume: 6
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1478-5951
• DOI: 10.1002/rcs.332

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background

Robotic technology offers technical advantages that might offer new solutions for hip arthroscopy.

Methods

Two hip arthroscopies were performed in human cadavers using the da Vinci^©^ surgical system. During both surgeries, a robotic camera and 5 or 8 mm da Vinci trocars with instruments were inserted into the hip joint for manipulation.

Results

Introduction of cameras and working instruments, docking of the robotic system and instrument manipulation was successful in both cases. The long articulating area of 5 mm instruments limited movements inside the joint; an 8 mm instrument with a shorter area of articulation offered an improved range of motion.

Conclusions

Hip arthroscopy using the da Vinci standard system appears a feasible alternative to standard arthroscopy. Instruments and method of application must be modified and improved before routine clinical application but further research in this area seems justified, considering the clinical value of such an approach. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.