EndoWrist
Pronunciation: EN-doh-rist
Proprietary articulated instrument technology used in robotic surgical systems.
Full Definition
EndoWrist refers to the proprietary wrist-like articulation technology developed by Intuitive Surgical for use in their da Vinci robotic surgical systems. These instruments can bend and rotate with seven degrees of freedom, exceeding the natural range of motion of the human wrist. The technology translates the surgeon's hand movements at the console into precise instrument movements inside the patient. EndoWrist instruments are available in various configurations including graspers, scissors, needle drivers, and cautery devices. The term is trademarked and should not be used generically to describe all articulated surgical instruments.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize as it is a registered trademark. Do not use generically.
In Context
- "The surgeon utilized EndoWrist needle drivers for precise suturing in the confined pelvic space." — Robotic surgery operative note
- "EndoWrist technology eliminates the fulcrum effect seen with traditional laparoscopic instruments." — Medical device description