New tools to reduce radiation exposure during aortic endovascular procedures

Area of Science:

• Endovascular Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Radiation Safety

Background:

• Endovascular surgery has advanced significantly, enabling treatment of complex vascular pathologies.
• While recovery is faster, long-term radiation exposure poses health risks to patients.
• There is a growing need for effective radiation-reducing tools in endovascular procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review tools for reducing radiation exposure during endovascular aortic procedures.
• To provide an overview of radiation characteristics comparing new devices with conventional fluoroscopy.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases.
• Data collection on radiation exposure and device performance.
• Analysis of clinical studies comparing radiation-reducing devices with standard fluoroscopy.

Main Results:

• Identified radiation-reducing instruments like fiber optic shape sensing and electromagnetic tracking.
• These technologies show potential to minimize or eliminate radiation use.
• Clinical studies compare these novel devices against conventional fluoroscopy.

Conclusions:

• Emerging technologies offer promising solutions for radiation reduction in endovascular surgery.
• Adoption of these tools can mitigate long-term radiation health risks.
• Advancing toward radiation-free endovascular procedures is a key future goal.