Robotic Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Journey from “Back to the Future”
Vineet Gauhar, Olivier Traxer, Sung Yong Cho, Jeremy Yuen‐Chun Teoh, Alba Sierra, Vishesh Gauhar, Kemal Sarıca, Bhaskar Somani, Daniele Castellani
Abstract
The introduction of robotics has revolutionized surgery. Robotic platforms have also recently been introduced in clinical practice specifically for flexible ureteroscopy. In this paper, we look at the robotic platforms currently available for flexible ureteroscopy, describing their advantages and limitations. The following robotic platforms are discussed: Roboflex Avicenna®, EasyUretero®, and ILY® robot. Finally, potential future advancements in this field are presented.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRoboticsUreteroscopyRobotic surgeryArtificial intelligenceRobotMedical physicsSurgeryUreterComputer scienceKidney Stones and Urolithiasis TreatmentsPediatric Urology and Nephrology StudiesUreteral procedures and complications