3.3.2.1. MTMs

Newer dVRK groups should have received an original surgeon’s console, either S or Si with HD monitors. This section is for groups that either didn’t receive the original surgeon’s console or want to replace it.

For further examples of mounting frames for the MTMs, check the Intuitive Research Wiki (account required).

Note

The cables coming from the MTMs are fairly short, make sure you can place the dVRK controllers really close to your surgeon’s console.

The following pictures show an alternative surgeon’s console built at Johns Hopkins. It holds two MTMs and their dVRK controllers (top shelf) as well as a Si CCU and light source (bottom shelf). The dimensions are based on a Si console (spacing between MTMs, width…) and the console is narrow enough to go through most doors.

Alternative surgeon’s console at JHU with Goovis HMD

The MTMs come with a steel bracket and 4 mounting holes. This bracket is mated to an aluminum plate mounted on the 80-20 frame.

MTM Classic mounting bracket

The top shelf is braced using standard size 45-degree 40 mm profiles from 80-20.

Custom surgeon’s console, bracing

The HMD (Goovis) is mounted to the console using a small Noga arm.

Custom surgeon’s console, mount for HMD

The base and vertical post is made of 40 by 80 mm profiles. We used a standard 80-20 bracket to support the front casters. The arm rest can slide up and down (Allen wrench required). All the controllers and video equipment are connected to a single power strip for convenience.

Custom surgeon’s console, support for casters