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Robotics in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery.

Srishti Raksheeth Ramamurthy^1,2, Vivek Pravin Dave¹

¹Smt. Kanuri Santhamma Center for vitreoretinal diseases, Anant Bajaj Retina Institute Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Robotics in vitreo-retinal surgery overcomes limitations like tremors and poor visualization. This review summarizes robotic systems, their benefits for precision surgery, and future potential in retinal microsurgery.

Keywords:

OCT guidance comanipulation robotic surgery robotics telemanipulation vitreo-retinal surgery

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Medical Robotics

Background:

Minimally invasive retinal surgery faces challenges including physiological tremors, limited intraocular dexterity, and visualization difficulties.
Robotic technology offers a potential solution to enhance precision and outcomes in complex vitreo-retinal procedures.

Approach:

This review synthesized findings from 30 studies, including randomized controlled trials, comparative studies, and systematic reviews.
The analysis focused on the application and advancements of robotics in vitreo-retinal surgery.

Key Points:

Robotic systems are categorized into robot-assisted, co-manipulated, tele-operated, automated, and magnetically controlled devices.
Robotic assistance improves performance in routine and high-precision procedures like gene therapy and retinal vein cannulation.
Benefits include enhanced ergonomics and the potential for revolutionary telesurgery.

Conclusions:

Robotics presents a promising future for vitreo-retinal surgery, offering advantages over conventional methods.
Current barriers to widespread adoption include cost and compatibility issues with existing surgical systems.