Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- 1st Edition - December 19, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Juan Sánchez-Margallo, Francisco M. Sánchez-Margallo
- Language: English
Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery introduces the scientific community to the most popular robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery in a more exhaustiv… Read more
Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery introduces the scientific community to the most popular robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery in a more exhaustive way, allowing the readers to learn both the technical features as well as functional aspects of these platforms. This book also discusses viability, safety and efficacy of these platforms in surgical application, and is focused on users who are starting in the field of robotic surgery, both in the disciplines of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, as well as in microsurgery.
An overview of the most widespread robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery.
- Presents the current variety of robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery available on the market
- Focuses on users who are starting in the field of robotic surgery
- Offers a description of both the techniques and the associated clinical outcomes
Researchers and graduate students in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering and Medicine
Part I: Introduction
1. Training in Robotic Surgery
Part II: Robotic Platforms for Laparoscopic Surgery
2. Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical)
3. Hugo RAS System (Medtronic)
4. Versius Robot (CMR Surgical)
5. Avatera Robotic System (Avateramedical GmbH)
6. Senhance Surgical System (TransEnterix Surgical)
Part III: Robotic Platforms for Flexible Endoscopic Surgery
7. Single Port Orifice Robotic Technology (Titan Medical)
8. da Vinci Xi SP (Intuitive Surgical)
9. Flex® Robotic System (Medrobotics Corporation)
10. Anovo™ Surgical System (Momentis Innovative Surgery Ltd)
Part IV: Robotic Platforms for Microsurgery
11. Symani (Medical Microinstruments)
12. Microsure Robot (Microsure)
1. Training in Robotic Surgery
Part II: Robotic Platforms for Laparoscopic Surgery
2. Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical)
3. Hugo RAS System (Medtronic)
4. Versius Robot (CMR Surgical)
5. Avatera Robotic System (Avateramedical GmbH)
6. Senhance Surgical System (TransEnterix Surgical)
Part III: Robotic Platforms for Flexible Endoscopic Surgery
7. Single Port Orifice Robotic Technology (Titan Medical)
8. da Vinci Xi SP (Intuitive Surgical)
9. Flex® Robotic System (Medrobotics Corporation)
10. Anovo™ Surgical System (Momentis Innovative Surgery Ltd)
Part IV: Robotic Platforms for Microsurgery
11. Symani (Medical Microinstruments)
12. Microsure Robot (Microsure)
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 19, 2025
- Language: English
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Juan Sánchez-Margallo
Juan A. Sánchez-Margallo graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Extremadura in Spain in 2007, and obtained a PhD in 2014 with European Mention within the field of Bioengineering from the same university. From 2015 to 2017 he did a postdoctoral specialization at the Medical Technology Department of SINTEF in Norway, and at the Department of Biomechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Delft in The Netherlands. He is currently a Research Scientist at the Bioengineering and Health Technology Unit of Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre in Caceres, Spain. Dr. Sánchez-Margallo is a member of the Technological Committee of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery. He has participated in 30 European international, national, and regional R&D projects, and is the author of 30 JCR articles, 17 book chapters, three books, more than 200 papers presented at national and international congresses, four patents, four utility models, and one industrial design
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Carretera, SpainFS
Francisco M. Sánchez-Margallo
Francisco M. Sánchez-Margallo is a PhD in Veterinary Science from the University of Extremadura and the Scientific Director at the Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre in Cáceres, in Spain. He has directed over 650 training activities related to minimally invasive surgery, including national and international training courses for surgeons and health professionals. He has written more than 240 scientific articles with Impact Factor and more than 150 academic articles related to minimally invasive surgery and other surgeries. Dr. Sánchez-Margallo is the author of 25 books and co-author of 49 book chapters. He has presented 254 scientific posters, more than 600 oral communications and a number of lectures at National and International Congresses. He is reviewer of several scientific journals; has directed 34 doctoral theses, has participated in 100 research projects granted by public and private entities, and is a member of several scientific committees of a number of symposiums and conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain