New technologies in robotic surgery: the Korean experience

作者：Tuliao Patrick H^*; Kim Sang W; Rha Koon H

来源：Current Opinion in Urology, 2014, 24(1): 111-117.

DOI：10.1097/MOU.0000000000000008

• new technologies
• surgical robotics
• urology

Purpose of reviewThe development of the robotic systems has made surgery an increasingly technology-driven field. Since the introduction of the first robotic platform in 2005, surgical practice in South Korea has also been caught up in the global robotic revolution. Consequently, a market focused on improving the robotic systems was created and Korea has emerged as one of its frontrunners. This article reviews the Korean experience in developing various robotic technologies and then Korea's most recent contributions to the development of new technologies in robotic surgery.Recent findingsThe goal of new technologies in the field of robotic surgery has been to improve on the current platforms by eliminating their disadvantages. The pressing goal is to develop a platform that is less bulky, more ergonomic, and capable of providing force feedback to the surgeon. In Korea, the Lapabot and two new robotic systems for single-port laparoscopic surgery are the most recent advances that have been reported.SummaryRobotic surgery is rapidly evolving and Korea has stayed in the forefront of its development. These new advancements in technology will eventually produce better robotic platforms that will greatly improve the manner in which surgical care is delivered.

• 出版日期2014-1