CMR's Versius introduced
"CMR Surgical unveils its small, portable and cost-effective surgical
robotic system, as part of its mission to provide greater access to
beneficial minimal access surgery.
Designed to meet the complex requirements of minimal access surgery,
Versius has been created and built by the CMR Surgical team in
Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Versius resets expectations of robotic surgery by providing a
versatile system that is portable, transportable and affordable. This is
made possible because of its small form factor, modular design and
individually cart-mounted arms. Versius is easy to move between
operating rooms and even hospitals, quick to set up and gives the
surgical team easy access to the patient at all times.
Biomimicking the human arm, Versius allows surgeons the freedom of
port placement, but with the benefits of small fully-wristed
instruments. With 3D HD vision, easy-to adopt instrument control and a
choice of ergonomic working positions, it is hoped the new open surgeon
console will reduce stress and fatigue, offering the potential to extend
the careers of surgeons.
With Versius, CMR Surgical wants to remove barriers that currently
exist to robotic surgery. For patients and healthcare providers alike,
the benefits of minimal access surgery are compelling. The promise of
reduced trauma, faster recovery and improved clinical outcomes has been
the driving force behind the development of surgical robotics for
decades. However, despite these benefits, robotic surgery is not yet
performing the majority of available surgical procedures due to current
constraints, leaving millions of patients worldwide still undergoing
open surgery.
Martin Frost, Chief Executive Officer at CMR Surgical, said: “We
believe Versius represents a paradigm shift in surgery. The
ground-breaking design, coupled with genuine affordability, means that
patients everywhere have the potential to benefit from the advantages of
minimal access surgery. Versius is a great example of British
innovation and its launch represents a pivotal moment in the next
chapter of surgery and patient care.”
CMR Surgical has more than doubled in size in twelve months. In only
four years since incorporation, the company now employs over 220 people
and recently announced a record breaking private fundraise of $100M. The
company is currently undergoing validation studies for regulatory
approval processes in Europe. The robotic system will be used in
hospitals in the UK and continental Europe in the next year, with wider
international expansion shortly afterwards.
The unveiling has been accompanied by the release of
never-before-seen images and a film that demonstrate the innovative
design of the robot."
Source: CMR
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