Development and first in vivo trial of Evolap, an active laparoscope positioner.

Herman, Benoît;Tran Duy, Khanh;Dehez, Bruno;Polet, Roland;Donnez, Jacques;et.al.
(2009) Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology — Vol. 16, n° 3, p. 344-349 (2009)

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To determine essential specifications for an active endoscope holder, a survey of laparoscopic procedures was conducted. A review of the literature highlighted the advantages and limitations of existing scope-holding systems. From this analysis, basic requirements were listed for such devices. Pursuant to this, an ergonomic and user-friendly laparoscope manipulator was designed to assist the surgeon. A first in vivo procedure demonstrated feasibility of the device and its value in clinical practice, enabling surgeons to work more comfortably.
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Herman, B., Tran Duy, K., Dehez, B., Polet, R., Raucent, B., Dombre, E., & Donnez, J. (2009). Development and first in vivo trial of Evolap, an active laparoscope positioner. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 16(3), 344-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2009.03.002 (Original work published 2009)