Steerable Flexible Laparoscope to Facilitate Camera Guidance During Minimally Invasive Procedures

Abstract In conventional laparoscopy, the field of view surgeon is limited. Angled laparoscopes enable observation surrounding structures, however, to change viewing perspective on a specific object, permanent repositioning and rotation shaft required. this paper, demonstrator steerable flexible laparoscope presented, enabling user intuitively adjust onto an object by means single control element. The provides angle ± 50° at 50 mm working distance. first tests, presented showed advantages regarding intuitiveness control, easier handling, improved depth perception.