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The Path to Surgical Robotics in Neurosurgery
Omaditya Khanna1, Ryan Beasley2, Daniel Franco1
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
|May 13, 2021
Summary
Robotics enhance neurosurgery accuracy for procedures like biopsies and lead placement. Continued advancements promise improved surgical capabilities and patient outcomes in this evolving field.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Robotics
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Robotic systems offer high precision for complex tasks.
- Neurosurgery increasingly utilizes robotics for procedures like intracranial biopsies, spinal instrumentation, and lead placement.
- Robotic use in neurosurgery presents both benefits and limitations for surgeons and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of robotics in surgery.
- To discuss robotic systems developed for neurosurgical applications.
- To compare robotic surgery advantages with traditional techniques, focusing on image guidance integration and task execution.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of robotics in surgical specialties.
- Discussion of specific neurosurgical robotic systems.
- Analysis of robotic systems' advantages over conventional methods.
Main Results:
- Robotics are widely adopted in neurosurgery due to their accuracy.
- Robotic systems integrate image guidance for reliable execution of pre-planned tasks.
- Comparison highlights advantages of robotic over traditional surgical techniques.
Conclusions:
- Robotics offer significant benefits in neurosurgery.
- Further technological advancements are expected with increased adoption.
- Future developments aim to enhance technical capabilities, user experience, and patient outcomes.
