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[A Novel Robotic Bronchoscopic Surgical System].

Xiong Zhan¹, Piaoyi Zhang¹, Gang Zhou¹

¹Shanghai Microport Medbot (Group) Co. Ltd., Shanghai, 200031.

Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation

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This study introduces a robotic surgical system for transbronchial biopsy, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. The system automates procedures, reducing patient trauma and improving outcomes in lung biopsies.

Keywords:

elasticity compensation electromagnetic navigation surgical robots transbronchil biopsy

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Area of Science:

Robotic Surgery
Medical Imaging
Pulmonology

Context:

Transbronchial biopsy offers less trauma and faster recovery than percutaneous aspiration biopsy.
Automating transbronchial biopsy requires integrating electromagnetic navigation with flexible endoscopy.
Current procedures can be invasive, requiring significant surgeon expertise and potentially leading to complications.

Purpose:

To develop and evaluate a robotic surgical system for automated transbronchial biopsy.
To enhance the precision, efficiency, and safety of lung biopsy procedures.
To reduce the invasiveness and improve patient recovery associated with lung biopsies.

Summary:

A novel robotic surgical system combines a flexible endoscope, electromagnetic navigation, and dexterous manipulators for automated lung biopsy.
The system features 3D lung bronchial model reconstruction, automatic path planning, real-time navigation, and visual biopsy capabilities.
An elasticity compensation algorithm improves catheter positioning accuracy and operational efficiency during endoscopic procedures.

Impact:

Clinical trials demonstrate high positioning accuracy, intuitive operation, and improved biopsy efficiency.
The robotic system reduces surgical burden, shortens learning curves, and lowers radiation exposure and infection rates.
This technology has the potential to significantly advance minimally invasive lung diagnostic procedures.