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Purpose: We have conducted experiments with an innovatively designed robot endoscope holder for laparoscopic surgery that is small and low cost.

Materials and Methods: A compact light endoscope robot (LER) that is placed on the patient's skin and can be used with the patient in the lateral or dorsal supine position was tested on cadavers and laboratory pigs in order to allow successive modifications. The current control system is based on voice recognition. The range of vision is 360° with an angle of 160°. Twenty-three procedures were performed.

Results: The tests made it possible to advance the prototype on a variety of aspects, including reliability, steadiness, ergonomics, and dimensions. The ease of installation of the robot, which takes only 5 minutes, and the easy handling made it possible for 21 of the 23 procedures to be performed without an assistant.

Conclusion: The LER is a camera holder guided …