Attachment mechanism for using an endoscope with a surgical robot

An attachment mechanism for using an endoscope with a surgical robot, the attachment mechanism comprising:

• a fixture configured to receive a handle of the endoscope such that a longitudinal axis of the handle is oriented parallel with a longitudinal axis of the fixture and an elongate shaft of the endoscope extends distally away from the fixture;
• and
• a mount secured to the fixture;
• wherein the mount is configured to attach the fixture to the surgical robot;
• wherein the fixture includes a retainer configured to releasably secure the handle within the fixture;
• wherein the fixture includes a first motor operably coupled to a first drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism being configured to engage the handle of the endoscope to operate a deflection mechanism of the endoscope;
• wherein the mount includes a second motor operably coupled to a second drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism being configured to rotate the fixture relative to the mount.