EMARO (Endoscope Holder)

Highly user-friendly endoscope holder made possible via pneumatic pressure

Due to its high flexibility, it can be easily stopped and moved by hand even during drive control.
Even when external force is applied to the holder, drive air absorbs the shock.
The movement speed of the holder can be freely set according to the affected area and the condition of the body, ensuring the surgeon's desired level of safety during the operation.

Product Description

Safety

Gentle & smooth movements via pneumatic drive

Due to its high flexibility, it can be easily stopped and moved by hand even during drive control.
Even when external force is applied to the holder, drive air absorbs the shock.
The movement speed of the holder can be freely set according to the affected area and the condition of the body, ensuring the surgeon's desired level of safety during the operation.

Operability

According to the usage situation

This holder offers operation with a variety of interfaces to suit the surgeon's preferences, including a gyro sensor to be mounted on the head, switch input operation, and buttons that allow the holder to be operated directly by hand.
The holder has four degrees of freedom: up/down, left/right, swivel, and forward/backward (zoom in/out), and can be operated with various interfaces.
The ratio of the movement speed of the head sensor to that of the holder can be changed, allowing the surgeon to adjust the ratio for the best control.
The holder follows the movement of the head without delay. This excellent responsiveness eliminates the stress of the surgeon.

Functionality

High-level technology and versatility

Most of the commercially available rigid endoscopes used in endoscopic surgery can be used.
By changing the adaptor, 5 mm thin types can also be attached.
The insertion point of the endoscope into the body is always immovable, no matter how the holder is moved.
Because the holder can hold the endoscope firmly, the image of the endoscope is not blurred while the holder is stopped.

Conventional Issues and Expected Effects of Introduction

Conventional Issues in Endoscopic Surgery

Endoscope operators must be highly skilled.

The endoscope operator is required to have thorough understanding and skill in the necessary surgical procedures and to be able to communicate smoothly with the surgeon.

The viewing field is unstable due to the natural tremoring of the hands.

Due to an oscillating field of view, increased effort to watch the movements of the patient or the forceps is required. Also, if a 3D system is used, 3D images are more likely to cause sickness, which becomes an even-bigger problem.

Expected Effects of Introduction

The endoscope angles can be set as the surgeon desires through intuitive operations.
The images are stabilized by fixing the endoscope with the camera holder.
Surgery efficiency is improved, as there is no need to hold the endoscope by hand.