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Review on challenges for robotic eye surgery; surgical systems, technologies, cost-effectiveness, and controllers
Ali Soltani Sharif Abadi1, Andrew Ordys1, Krzysztof Kukielka1
1The Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics, Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
Summary
This review explores robotic surgery challenges for the eye, considering diseases, technologies, and costs. It discusses control engineering for suitable robotic systems and compares various eye surgical robots.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Robotics
- Control Engineering
Background:
- Robotic surgical systems are increasingly used across various surgical fields.
- Ophthalmic surgery presents unique challenges due to the delicate nature of the eye.
- Existing robotic systems require adaptation for precise ocular procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the significant challenges associated with robotic surgery specifically for the eye.
- To analyze the interplay between different eye diseases, available technologies, and system costs.
- To discuss the requirements for effective controllers in ophthalmic robotic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current robotic surgical systems applied to ophthalmology.
- Analysis of control engineering concepts relevant to robotic eye surgery.
- Comparative assessment of different ophthalmic surgical robots, their control algorithms, sensors, communication protocols, and actuators.
Main Results:
- Identified key challenges in adapting robotic surgery for ophthalmic applications.
- Highlighted the importance of specific control strategies and sensor integration for eye surgery.
- Provided a comparative overview of existing robotic systems for ophthalmic procedures.
Conclusions:
- Robotic surgery for the eye faces substantial hurdles related to disease complexity, technology, and cost.
- Effective control systems and advanced sensors are critical for successful ophthalmic robotic interventions.
- Further development and comparison of specialized eye surgical robots are necessary.
