Tristan Bourcier1, Mathieu Nardin2, Arnaud Sauer2, David Gaucher2, Claude Speeg2, Didier Mutter3, Jacques Marescaux3, Philippe Liverneaux4. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Strasbourg University Hospital, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France. ; IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France. 2. Department of Ophthalmology, Strasbourg University Hospital, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France. 3. IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France. 4. IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France. ; Department of Hand Surgery, Strasbourg University Hospital, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, llkirch, France.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of pterygium surgery using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system, and to describe a porcine model for pterygium surgery and evaluate its usefulness. METHODS: The pterygium models were constructed using enucleated pig eyes and cold cuts. Robotically-assisted pterygium surgeries in nonliving biological pterygium models were performed using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system. Twelve models were prepared, and 12 pterygium excision and conjunctival autografts were performed. RESULTS: The DaVinci system provided the necessary dexterity to perform delicate ocular surface surgery and robotic tools were safe for the tissues. The mean duration of the surgical procedures was 36 minutes. There were no intraoperative complications and no unexpected events. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic-assisted pterygium surgery is technically feasible for porcine eyes using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system. The pterygium model that we describe could be of interest for surgical training. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: Little research has been done in robotic microsurgery. Animal experimentation will allow the advantages of robotic-assisted microsurgery to be identified, while underlining the improvements and innovations necessary for clinical use.
PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of pterygium surgery using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system, and to describe a porcine model for pterygium surgery and evaluate its usefulness. METHODS: The pterygium models were constructed using enucleated pig eyes and cold cuts. Robotically-assisted pterygium surgeries in nonliving biological pterygium models were performed using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system. Twelve models were prepared, and 12 pterygium excision and conjunctival autografts were performed. RESULTS: The DaVinci system provided the necessary dexterity to perform delicate ocular surface surgery and robotic tools were safe for the tissues. The mean duration of the surgical procedures was 36 minutes. There were no intraoperative complications and no unexpected events. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic-assisted pterygium surgery is technically feasible for porcine eyes using the DaVinci Si HD robotic surgical system. The pterygium model that we describe could be of interest for surgical training. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: Little research has been done in robotic microsurgery. Animal experimentation will allow the advantages of robotic-assisted microsurgery to be identified, while underlining the improvements and innovations necessary for clinical use.
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Keywords:
ocular surface; pterygium; robot; surgery
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