Introduction
Asensus Surgical, formerly known as TransEnterix, is a health tech company that specializes in the field of AI robotic surgery. It was founded in 2006 by Dr. Todd M. Pope. Asensus Surgical has been developing technologies that can enhance surgical precision and efficiency.
The flagship product of Asensus Surgical i.e. the Senhance® Surgical System has been approved by regulatory bodies such as the FDA and CE.
It combines robotic technology with haptic feedback to provide surgeons with enhanced control and precision during minimally invasive procedures. Haptic feedback is a technology that provides tactile sensations or force feedback to the user, allowing them to feel the resistance or pressure experienced during a task.
The Senhance Surgical System uses haptic feedback to allow surgeons to feel the interaction with tissues and instruments during minimally invasive surgeries. This system translates the surgeon’s hand movements into precise movements of robotic arms equipped with surgical instruments.
A surgeon is able to experience tactile feedback through the system’s interface to perform delicate maneuvers with a sense of touch similar to traditional surgery but at much smaller scale
Product Innovations
1. Senhance® Surgical System
The Senhance® Surgical System enables surgeons to perform complex laparoscopic procedures with greater dexterity and precision.
2. Senhance® Connect
Senhance® Connect is a cloud-based digital platform that facilitates surgeons to collaborate and seek guidance and support from their peers during complex procedures.
3. Senhance® Simulation
Senhance® Simulation is a virtual training platform for the practice and refinement of surgical skills in a realistic & immersive surgical environment. It helps surgeons improve their psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination, and ambidextrous instrument handling.
4. Intelligent Surgical Unit™
The Intelligent Surgical Unit™ is an Augmented Reality platform built for use during surgery. It has an Eye Tracking feature that allows surgeons to direct the camera’s field of view wherever needed. Its Digital tagging feature enables the surgeons to place a mark on an area of anatomy and tissue contour measurement.
5. Performance-Guided Surgery™
Performance-Guided Surgery™ uses machine learning to analyze surgical data and provide real-time feedback to surgeons.
Conclusion
Asensus Surgical is transforming Robotic surgical procedures and enhancing surgical precision in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgeries using Augmented Reality.