Table 2 Comparison of the major features of the, da Vinci, Hugo and Carina robotic surgical platforms.
Features | DaVinci | Hugo RAS | Carina |
|---|---|---|---|
Manufacturer | Intuitive surgical | Medtronic | Ronovo Surgical |
Mode of robotic movement | Master–slave | Master–slave | Master–slave |
Surgeon console | Closed | Open | Closed |
3D viewing | Immersive viewfinder | Passive 3D glasses | Immersive viewfinder |
Surgeon control | Finger grip, foot pedals | Pistol-like handle, foot pedals | Finger grip, foot pedals |
Patient cart | 4 robotic arms mounted in a single patient cart | 3–4 independent modular arms | 3–4 independent modular arms |
Optics | 8 mm, 3D, HD | 10 mm, 3D, HD | 10 mm, 3D, HD |
Compatible with third-party laparoscopic platforms | No | Yes | Yes |
Compatible with third-party energy platforms | No | Yes | Yes |
Instrument, diameter | Wristed, 8 mm | Wristed, 8 mm | Wristed, 8 mm; Straight-stick, 5 mm |
Instruments’ reusability | Reusables, 10 times | Reusables, 15 times | Disposables (8 mm); Reusables (5 mm), 20 times |
Ergonomic settings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Scale motion | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Force feedback | Yes | No | No |
Safety feature | Console with head tracking system | 3D glasses with head tracking system | Console with head tracking system |
Location of emergency stop button | Console | Console and Cart | Console and Cart |
Docking memory | Yes, procedure specific | Not available | Yesa |
Role of bed-side assistant | Supporting, passive | Supporting, passive | Supporting, passive |
Camera | 0° and 30°, 10 mm, no ICG | 0° and 30°, 8 mm, ICG | 0° and 30°, 10 mm, ICGa |
