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Jaydev P Desai1, Jun Sheng1, Shing Shin Cheng2
1J. P. Desai, J. Sheng, N. J. Deaton, and N. Rahman are with Medical Robotics and Automation (RoboMed) Laboratory in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332 USA.
3D-printing offers a promising solution for creating patient-specific surgical robots, addressing the challenges of complex procedures and manufacturing time. This technology enables precise fabrication of custom robots for enhanced robot-assisted surgery.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Surgical robots offer improved precision and control in various procedures.
- Patient-specific interventions are crucial, especially in complex endovascular cases.
- Current manufacturing of patient-specific robots is time-consuming and challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of 3D-printing for fabricating patient-specific surgical robots.
- To review state-of-the-art 3D-printed surgical robots and their applications.
- To discuss the feasibility of 3D-printing techniques for surgical intervention requirements.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on 3D-printed surgical robots.
- Discussion of 3D-printing techniques suitable for surgical applications.
- Presentation of group's work on 3D-printed robots for neurosurgical and cardiovascular interventions.
Main Results:
- 3D-printing enables efficient and precise fabrication of complex robotic parts.
- Patient-specific surgical robots are an emerging field with significant potential.
- Successful development of 3D-printed surgical robots for specific interventions has been demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- 3D-printing is a viable solution for manufacturing patient-specific surgical robots.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges in developing these advanced robotic systems.
- Future directions include refining techniques and expanding applications for 3D-printed surgical robots.
