ASGE JGES Advanced ESD | September 2022-Robotic Assisted ESD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Yehagi discusses the potential of robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedures. He highlights the challenges of traditional ESD techniques and the limitations of current flexible endoscopes. He compares the stability and precision of surgical procedures with the assistance of robotic technology, showing videos of laparoscopic suturing and robotic suturing. He also mentions previous surgical platforms that failed due to technology limitations. Dr. Yehagi introduces a new FDA-unapproved robotic system called EndoQuest, which offers bi-manual control and various tools for ESD procedures. He acknowledges the potential limitations of the robotic platform, including training requirements, cost, and target organ accessibility.

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Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, PhD, FASGE, FJGES

Keywords

robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection

ESD procedures

flexible endoscopes

EndoQuest

bi-manual control