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Stage III TestingMedical Robotics
Lapara
Robotic Articulating Laparoscopic Instrument
The current design of manual laparoscopic devices inhibits the movement of the surgeon where the range of motion of the device is restricted to only two degrees of freedom. In addition, a typical surgical operation lasts for at least two hours. Studies have shown that prolonged use of manual laparoscopic tools can lead to musculoskeletal injuries such as neuropathy and back pain. In contrast, robotic laparoscopic devices such as Da Vinci, compared to conventional laparoscopic tools, have proven themselves by providing better experience but at a higher cost.
Publications
- Safety Test Results of the Prototype, Pig Cadaver Model, Live Pig Test Protocol, Ethics Clearance, Pig Cadaver Model Test Results, and Conference Paper
Products
- To Develop a Robotic Articulating Laparoscopic Instrument
Patents
- Additional end effectors capable of cutting that is based on the core design of the original grasping end effector
- Refine the LAPARA prototype based on the safety tests and acquire safety certifications
People Services
- This robotic device will be managed by medical professionals who will be trained to operate said device
Places and Partnerships
- Collaboration between DLSU and St. Luke's Medical Center
Methodology
Conceptual Framework
Project Documentation
Photos and videos from the project.
StatusStage III Testing
Research CenterMedical Robotics
PatentsPhilippines — 2 additional in drafting
Project Team
Prof. Nilo Bugtai, PhDDirector, IBEHTFull Professor, DMEM
- Atty. Christopher Cruz, PhDIP Account Manager · Stage 1
- Luis Banuelos, MScResearch Faculty · Stage 1
- Jade Dungao, PhDResearch Faculty · Stage 1
- Ray Sarmiento, M.D.Medical Collaborator · SLMC
- Lorraine Faeldon, MDMedical Officer, IBEHT
- Ryan Christian Lintao, MDMedical Consultant
- Kenbert Ting, MBAIP & Patent Consultant
- Francisco Munsayac Jr. III, MScLead Researcher
- Noelle Marie EspirituResearch Associate
- Maria Gezelle TamayoProject Secretary
- Arryll Mori AntollinResearch Associate · Stage 2
- Engr. Ryan Christopher DajayResearch Associate · Stage 2
- Engr. Eldrich Bong ValencerinaResearch Associate · Stage 2
- Engr. Fersen JimenezResearch Associate · Stage 1
- Francheska ChiosonResearch Associate · Stage 1
- Lea AlonzoResearch Assistant · Stage 1
- Kean TanResearch Associate · Stage 1
- Michael Bryan SantosResearch Assistant · Stage 1
- Rose Daryl AbuanResearch Assistant
- Elijah Salvert LizaresResearch Assistant
- Jennifer Kristine AbastillasResearch Assistant
- Ellysa PuaResearch Assistant
- Ron Timothy Joshua KoLeongResearch Assistant