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Prof. Howie Choset’s snake-arm robot used on first human in 2010.
Combines the benefits of both the rigid laparoscope and the flexible endoscope
Medrobotics received FDA clearance in July 2015 for transoral procedures.
Device’s head has a high-definition video camera ports for surgical tools.
Some procedures could be relegated to non-surgeons.
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