Catheter insertion system, catheter insertion method, and insertion unit

Abstract

A catheter insertion system enabling a catheter to be inserted smoothly, a catheter insertion method, and an insertion unit. A catheter insertion system includes: a first holding portion holding an elongated catheter and capable of moving forward in a axial direction of the catheter; a second holding portion holding the catheter on a side proximal as compared with the first holding portion and capable of moving forward in the axial direction of the catheter; and an insertion control unit controlling the operation of the first holding portion and the second holding portion. The insertion control unit controls the operation of the first holding portion and the second holding portion such that only the first holding portion moves forward in a state where the catheter is bent by the second holding portion being moved forward toward the first holding portion.

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