The Future Application Of The Robotic Arm (Automatic Endoscopic System For Optimal Positioning Or Aesop) With Voice Recognition In Sinus Endoscopic Surgery

摘要

We employed the robotic arm (AESOP) with voice recognition (VR) in some cases of endoscopic sinus surgery. The AESOP replaces the surgical assistant by holding and focusing the endoscopic lenses under the surgeon's direction via VR, thus allowing the surgeon use of both hands. The lenses are kept clean via a closed circuit system. The application of the AESOP with VR in sinus endoscopic sinus surgery is encouraging and yields no complications to date.