[Research progress on robot-assisted subretinal and intravascular injection surgeries]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Robotics
• Microsurgery

Background:

• Subretinal and intravascular injections are vital for treating various retinal diseases.
• These procedures are complex ocular microsurgeries demanding high precision.
• Current surgical techniques face challenges in accuracy and visualization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in robot-assisted surgery for ocular injections.
• To evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and intelligence of robotic systems in this field.
• To offer insights for future research on surgical robots in retinal disease treatment.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on robot-assisted surgery for subretinal and intravascular injections.
• Analysis of research focusing on precision, visualization, safety, and intelligence.
• Synthesis of findings to identify trends and challenges.

Main Results:

• Robot-assisted surgery shows promise in improving precision and visualization for ocular injections.
• Studies indicate potential for enhanced success rates and safety profiles.
• Integration of intelligence features in surgical robots is an emerging area.

Conclusions:

• Robot-assisted surgery is a developing field with significant potential for retinal disease treatment.
• Further research is needed to optimize robotic systems for widespread clinical application.
• Robotic technology can revolutionize ocular microsurgery for retinal conditions.