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This study introduces a novel robotic system for automated mastoidectomy, a crucial step in otologic surgery. The bone-attached robot achieved high accuracy, ensuring safe access to the middle and inner ear with minimal risk to vital structures.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Robotics
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Otologic surgery frequently requires mastoidectomy, involving bone removal to access the middle and inner ear.
  • Precise milling is essential to prevent damage to critical anatomy, such as the facial nerve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the design and prototype of a compact, bone-attached milling robot for automating mastoidectomy.
  • To evaluate the accuracy and surgical workflow of the robotic system.

Main Methods:

  • A 4 degrees-of-freedom robot was designed to mount onto a skull-attached positioning frame with fiducial markers.
  • CT scans were used for manual segmentation of target bone volumes, which were then converted to automated milling paths and robot trajectories.
  • System accuracy was assessed, and a milling test was conducted in a phantom material.

Main Results:

  • The robotic system demonstrated a mean free space accuracy of 0.50 mm or less at critical locations.
  • Milling tests in phantom material confirmed the system's ability to mill the desired volume without violating critical structures.

Conclusions:

  • The developed robotic system shows promise for automating mastoidectomy with high precision and safety.
  • This technology could enhance the safety and efficiency of otologic surgical procedures.