Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a concise and solid overview of the primary robotic systems currently employed in minimally invasive surgical practice. Combining
technical description with clinical insights, the book serves as a practical reference for surgeons,
researchers, and healthcare professionals beginning to engage with robot-assisted procedures.
This book examines established platforms across laparoscopic, endoscopic, and microsurgical
approaches. It describes system design and functionality, complemented by a thorough review of
safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. By seamlessly integrating engineering concepts with surgical applications, its content equips readers with a well-de ned framework for understanding both the potential and limitations of robotic technologies in minimally invasive surgery.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xxiii 7. Preface - p. xxxv 8. Part I. Robotic surgery evolution, technologies and global vision - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Past, present and future of minimally invasive and robotic surgery - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Technical aspects of robotic platforms - p. 37 11. Chapter 3. Multi-arm robotics - p. 49 12. Chapter 4. Autonomy in cooperative robotic systems for MIS - p. 59 13. Chapter 5. Autonomy in the operating room - p. 75 14. Chapter 6. Ergonomic recommendations and challenges in robotic surgery - p. 85 15. Chapter 7. The role of scientific societies in advancing and standardizing robotic approaches: Insights from thoracic surgery - p. 101 16. Chapter 8. The future of sustainable robotics for use in minimally invasive surgery - p. 109 17. Part II. Education, simulation and competency in robotic surgery - p. P2 18. Chapter 9. Transforming robotic surgery education: Competency based frameworks and technological integration - p. 123 19. Chapter 10. Impact and implementation of robotic surgery in a training surgery program using pathological obesity surgery as model - p. 145 20. Chapter 11. Validation of the Marion portable virtual reality robotic surgical training platform - p. 159 21. Part III. Robotic platforms: Systems, implementation and innovation - p. P3 22. Chapter 12. The da Vinci SP robotic system: Urologic applications - p. 171 23. Chapter 13. Versius from CMR—The next generation robotic surgical system - p. 191 24. Chapter 14. Enhancing surgical precision: The role of the Versius robot in minimally invasive abdominal surgery - p. 231 25. Chapter 15. The Versius robotic platform: Design, clinical applications in cholecystectomy and future directions - p. 245 26. Chapter 16. Robotic surgery for rectal cancer using the Versius robotic platform - p. 257 27. Chapter 17. Avatera robotic system. An interesting alternative - p. 279 28. Chapter 18. The Hugo robotic assisted surgery platform in urology: Technical characteristics and early clinical outcomes - p. 291 29. Chapter 19. Implementation of the Medtronic Hugo RAS system in urological robotic surgery - p. 297 30. Chapter 20. Renal and adrenal surgery with the Hugo RAS system: Technical execution and early outcomes - p. 317 31. Chapter 21. Robotic radical cystectomy and neobladder reconstruction using the Hugo RAS system - p. 329 32. Chapter 22. Hugo RAS system in radical prostatectomy - p. 337 33. Chapter 23. Emerging innovations in robotic platforms for laparoscopic surgery: Telesurgery and artificial intelligence - p. 345 34. Chapter 24. Robotic platforms for endoluminal surgery - p. 355 35. Chapter 25. Endorobots for interventional endoscopy: Design challenges and available technology - p. 365 36. Part IV. Clinical applications by specialty - p. P4 37. Chapter 26. Current and emerging robotic platforms in urology - p. 381 38. Chapter 27. Single-Port robotic surgery in urology: Present applications and future perspectives - p. 401 39. Chapter 28. From da Vinci to Versius: Transition dynamics, learning curves and implementation strategies in robotic surgery - p. 415 40. Chapter 29. Advances in robotic-assisted urologic surgery: Techniques, outcomes and future directions - p. 429 41. Chapter 30. Uniport robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: evolution, current practices and future innovations - p. 439 42. Chapter 31. Robotic-assisted surgery for anatomical lung resections: Techniques, outcomes and complex cases - p. 459 43. Chapter 32. Totally robotic lung transplant: A novel approach - p. 473 44. Chapter 33. Robotic assisted surgery for benign and malignant esophageal conditions: Techniques, outcomes, and future directions - p. 481 45. Chapter 34. Robotic Platforms for Colorectal Surgery - p. 497 46. Chapter 35. Robot-assisted colposacropexy using the da Vinci surgical system - p. 513 47. Chapter 36. Uterus transplantation—Current and future developments by robotics - p. 527 48. Chapter 37. Transoral robotic thyroidectomy: Current status and future roles - p. 539 49. Part V. Robotic platforms for microsurgery - p. P5 50. Chapter 38. Robotics in microsurgery and supermicrosurgery - p. 555 51. Chapter 39. The MicroSure MUSA robot: Development, clinical validation, and the future of robotic microsurgery - p. 565 52. Chapter 40. Robotic microsurgery with the Symani Surgical System: From preclinical insights to clinical applications - p. 573 53. Chapter 41. Robotics in microsurgery: Preclinical studies - p. 589 54. Index - p. 605
Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a concise and solid overview of the primary robotic systems currently employed in minimally invasive surgical practice. Combining
technical description with clinical insights, the book serves as a practical reference for surgeons,
researchers, and healthcare professionals beginning to engage with robot-assisted procedures.
This book examines established platforms across laparoscopic, endoscopic, and microsurgical
approaches. It describes system design and functionality, complemented by a thorough review of
safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. By seamlessly integrating engineering concepts with surgical applications, its content equips readers with a well-de ned framework for understanding both the potential and limitations of robotic technologies in minimally invasive surgery.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xxiii 7. Preface - p. xxxv 8. Part I. Robotic surgery evolution, technologies and global vision - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Past, present and future of minimally invasive and robotic surgery - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Technical aspects of robotic platforms - p. 37 11. Chapter 3. Multi-arm robotics - p. 49 12. Chapter 4. Autonomy in cooperative robotic systems for MIS - p. 59 13. Chapter 5. Autonomy in the operating room - p. 75 14. Chapter 6. Ergonomic recommendations and challenges in robotic surgery - p. 85 15. Chapter 7. The role of scientific societies in advancing and standardizing robotic approaches: Insights from thoracic surgery - p. 101 16. Chapter 8. The future of sustainable robotics for use in minimally invasive surgery - p. 109 17. Part II. Education, simulation and competency in robotic surgery - p. P2 18. Chapter 9. Transforming robotic surgery education: Competency based frameworks and technological integration - p. 123 19. Chapter 10. Impact and implementation of robotic surgery in a training surgery program using pathological obesity surgery as model - p. 145 20. Chapter 11. Validation of the Marion portable virtual reality robotic surgical training platform - p. 159 21. Part III. Robotic platforms: Systems, implementation and innovation - p. P3 22. Chapter 12. The da Vinci SP robotic system: Urologic applications - p. 171 23. Chapter 13. Versius from CMR—The next generation robotic surgical system - p. 191 24. Chapter 14. Enhancing surgical precision: The role of the Versius robot in minimally invasive abdominal surgery - p. 231 25. Chapter 15. The Versius robotic platform: Design, clinical applications in cholecystectomy and future directions - p. 245 26. Chapter 16. Robotic surgery for rectal cancer using the Versius robotic platform - p. 257 27. Chapter 17. Avatera robotic system. An interesting alternative - p. 279 28. Chapter 18. The Hugo robotic assisted surgery platform in urology: Technical characteristics and early clinical outcomes - p. 291 29. Chapter 19. Implementation of the Medtronic Hugo RAS system in urological robotic surgery - p. 297 30. Chapter 20. Renal and adrenal surgery with the Hugo RAS system: Technical execution and early outcomes - p. 317 31. Chapter 21. Robotic radical cystectomy and neobladder reconstruction using the Hugo RAS system - p. 329 32. Chapter 22. Hugo RAS system in radical prostatectomy - p. 337 33. Chapter 23. Emerging innovations in robotic platforms for laparoscopic surgery: Telesurgery and artificial intelligence - p. 345 34. Chapter 24. Robotic platforms for endoluminal surgery - p. 355 35. Chapter 25. Endorobots for interventional endoscopy: Design challenges and available technology - p. 365 36. Part IV. Clinical applications by specialty - p. P4 37. Chapter 26. Current and emerging robotic platforms in urology - p. 381 38. Chapter 27. Single-Port robotic surgery in urology: Present applications and future perspectives - p. 401 39. Chapter 28. From da Vinci to Versius: Transition dynamics, learning curves and implementation strategies in robotic surgery - p. 415 40. Chapter 29. Advances in robotic-assisted urologic surgery: Techniques, outcomes and future directions - p. 429 41. Chapter 30. Uniport robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: evolution, current practices and future innovations - p. 439 42. Chapter 31. Robotic-assisted surgery for anatomical lung resections: Techniques, outcomes and complex cases - p. 459 43. Chapter 32. Totally robotic lung transplant: A novel approach - p. 473 44. Chapter 33. Robotic assisted surgery for benign and malignant esophageal conditions: Techniques, outcomes, and future directions - p. 481 45. Chapter 34. Robotic Platforms for Colorectal Surgery - p. 497 46. Chapter 35. Robot-assisted colposacropexy using the da Vinci surgical system - p. 513 47. Chapter 36. Uterus transplantation—Current and future developments by robotics - p. 527 48. Chapter 37. Transoral robotic thyroidectomy: Current status and future roles - p. 539 49. Part V. Robotic platforms for microsurgery - p. P5 50. Chapter 38. Robotics in microsurgery and supermicrosurgery - p. 555 51. Chapter 39. The MicroSure MUSA robot: Development, clinical validation, and the future of robotic microsurgery - p. 565 52. Chapter 40. Robotic microsurgery with the Symani Surgical System: From preclinical insights to clinical applications - p. 573 53. Chapter 41. Robotics in microsurgery: Preclinical studies - p. 589 54. Index - p. 605
