Work under the Da Vinci arms and in between its end-effectors
Problem
Instrument collisions and obstructed line of view
The Da Vinci robot is designed to work with wide view on the operating target. Assisting instrument (e.g. suction tube, grasper), especially straight and rigid, frequently block clear view. The assistant often has a hard time to enable an optimal approach to the target area without hindering the view on the workspace, and to avoid collisions with the instruments.
“With the LaproFlex I can position my instrument away from the workspace.”
– Rachel Cohen
Problem
Instrument collisions and obstructed line of view
The Da Vinci robot is designed to work with wide view on the operating target. Assisting instrument (e.g. suction tube, grasper), especially straight and rigid, frequently block clear view. The assistant often has a hard time to enable an optimal approach to the target area without hindering the view on the workspace, and to avoid collisions with the instruments.
“With the LaproFlex I can position my instrument away from the workspace.”
– Rachel Cohen
“I can optimally present items to the robot end-effectors.”
– Tess Becking
Solution
The LaproFlex grasper can be steered away from the robot’s workspace
The LaproFlex graspers can approach the target area optimally, after which the shaft can be steered away from the workspace of the robot. This way the assistant can assist (e.g. retract tissue or present a needle) without collisions with the instruments of the surgeon. The surgeon maintains complete freedom in moving his robot end-effectors.
“I have less collisions with the instruments of the Da Vinci Robot.”
– Rianne ten Kate
Solution
The LaproFlex grasper can be steered away from the robot’s workspace
The LaproFlex graspers can approach the target area optimally, after which the shaft can be steered away from the workspace of the robot. This way the assistant can assist (e.g. retract tissue or present a needle) without collisions with the instruments of the surgeon. The surgeon maintains complete freedom in moving his robot end-effectors.
“I have less collisions with the instruments of the Da Vinci Robot.”
– Rianne ten Kate
LaproFlex can also be used for:
• Any kind of robot surgical procedures
Tess Becking | Rianne ten Kate | Rachel Cohen
Surgical assistants, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede
over 7 years of experience
LaproFlex can also be used for:
• Any kind of robot surgical procedures
Tess Becking | Rianne ten Kate | Rachel Cohen
Surgical assistants, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede
over 7 years of experience
LaproFlex can also be used for:
• Any kind of robot surgical procedures
Tess Becking | Rianne ten Kate | Rachel Cohen
Surgical assistants, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede
over 7 years of experience
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Why the LaproFlex?
• Short learning curve
• Precision handgrip
• Freedom for wrist/arm
The Laproflex is a handheld steerable laparoscopic device, 5 mm in diameter. Available with multiple end-effectors.
