Editorial
Copyright ©2011 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2011; 17(13): 1655-1665
Published online Apr 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i13.1655
Figure 4
Figure 4 EndoSamurai is a prototype, advanced platform in development by Olympus. To operate the system, a surgeon uses an intuitive, bi-manual interface to control instruments with multiple degrees of freedom (inset shows close-up of endoscope tip with working instruments). Image used with permission (©Olympus Medical Systems Corp.).