[Research progress and future trends on neurosurgical robots].

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Robotics
• Medical Technology

Context:

• Neurosurgery demands high flexibility, accuracy, safety, and stability.
• Robots are increasingly integrated into neurosurgical procedures due to advancements in radiographic imaging and navigation.
• Domestic stereotactic surgical robots in China show significant progress, widely used in frameless stereotactic surgeries.

Purpose:

• To review the advancements and future directions of robotics in neurosurgery.
• To highlight the applications of current stereotactic surgical robots.
• To identify key areas for future research in neurosurgical robotics.

Summary:

• Current neurosurgical robots are utilized in frameless stereotactic surgeries like electrode implantation, intracranial biopsy, and aspiration drainage.
• Internationally, classic stereotactic robots are prevalent, while emerging magnetic resonance-compatible robots integrate intelligent features.
• Intelligent features include tremor filtering, motion scaling, obstacle avoidance, and force sensing.

Impact:

• Robotic integration enhances surgical precision, safety, and stability in brain surgeries.
• Future developments in precise perception, artificial intelligence, telesurgery, and MRI compatibility will further revolutionize neurosurgery.
• Continued innovation in neurosurgical robotics promises less invasive and more effective patient treatments.