Preclinical evaluation of the Versius surgical system: A next-generation surgical robot for use in minimal access prostate surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the Versius surgical system for robot-assisted prostatectomy in a preclinical cadaveric model using varying system setups and collect surgeon feedback on the performance of the system and instruments, in line with IDEAL-D recommendations.

Materials and methods

Procedures were performed in cadaveric specimens by consultant urological surgeons to evaluate system performance in completing the surgical steps required for a prostatectomy. Procedures were conducted using either a 3-arm or 4-arm bedside unit (BSU) setup. Optimal port placements and BSU layouts were determined and surgeon feedback collected. Procedure success was defined as the satisfactory completion of all steps of the procedure, according to the operating surgeon.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Vasdev N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10268579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature