Laparoscopy
Conditions
Keywords
Laparoscopy, Telemedicine, Surgery, Endoscopy
Brief summary
This study evaluates a system of remote supervision of laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is performed through small holes in the abdomen called ports. A camera is passed through one port for visualization. Laparoscopic surgery requires an assistant to hold the camera and help the operating surgeon view the surgical field. The assistant camera holder may be a surgeon or a robotic arm. The robotic arm is usually controlled by the operating surgeon. In this study, a robotic arm holding the camera will be used, and will be controlled by a surgeon outside the operating room.
Detailed description
This study evaluates a system of remote supervision of laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is performed through small holes in the abdomen called ports. A camera is passed through one port for visualization. Laparoscopic surgery requires an assistant to hold the camera and help the operating surgeon view the surgical field. The assistant camera holder may be a surgeon or a robotic arm. The robotic arm is usually controlled by the operating surgeon. In this study, a robotic arm holding the camera will be used, and will be controlled by a surgeon outside the operating room.
Interventions
PROCEDURELaparoscopic surgery
Sponsors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Study design
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Any patient undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed