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[Overview of the vascular interventional surgery robot]
Shenglin Li1, Jie Shen, Yonghua Yan
1Robot Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240. lishenglinyd@126.com
Summary
Vascular interventional robots are advancing due to surgeon radiation exposure and catheter manipulation challenges in invasive vascular surgery. This study details key robotic technologies, including navigation, mechanics, and control systems, for improved surgical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotics in Medicine
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Vascular invasive surgery poses risks to surgeons due to significant X-ray radiation exposure.
- Precise catheter manipulation is a critical challenge in current vascular interventional procedures.
- The development of vascular interventional robots aims to mitigate these challenges and enhance surgical outcomes.
Purpose:
- To analyze the vascular surgical intervention process.
- To identify and present the key technologies essential for vascular interventional surgical robots.
- To provide an analysis of critical robotic subsystems.
Summary:
- Key technologies for vascular interventional robots are presented, based on an analysis of the surgical intervention process.
- The study examines essential components including image navigation systems, mechanical structures, control systems, and force feedback mechanisms.
- This work outlines the technological foundations for advanced robotic assistance in vascular surgery.
Impact:
- Facilitates the development of safer and more precise vascular interventional procedures.
- Reduces surgeon exposure to harmful radiation during complex vascular interventions.
- Enhances the capabilities and efficiency of minimally invasive vascular surgery through robotic integration.
