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Vitor Mendes Pereira1, Nicole Mariantonia Cancelliere2, Patrick Nicholson3
1Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada vitormpbr@hotmail.com.
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery
|March 6, 2020
Summary
This study reports the first robotic-assisted therapeutic neuroendovascular intervention for a basilar aneurysm. Robotic assistance enhanced accuracy and opens possibilities for remote neuroendovascular procedures.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Robotics
- Endovascular Interventions
Background:
- Robotic-assisted technology enhances surgical precision and safety in various medical fields.
- Current applications exclude therapeutic neuroendovascular procedures, limiting its potential in brain vascular treatments.
Observation:
- The CorPath GRX Robotic System was utilized for a stent-assisted coiling procedure in a patient with a large basilar aneurysm.
- All intracranial steps, including stent placement and coil deployment, were successfully performed using robotic assistance.
Findings:
- This marks the first successful robotic-assisted therapeutic neuroendovascular intervention in a human patient.
- The procedure demonstrated the feasibility and potential benefits of robotic systems in complex neurovascular treatments.
Implications:
- This milestone paves the way for advanced robotic applications in neuroendovascular therapy.
- It supports the future development of remote neuroendovascular procedures, expanding treatment accessibility.
