Robotic spinal angiography: A single-center experience

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Interventional Radiology
• Medical Robotics

Background:

• Robotic neurointervention offers enhanced precision and reduced radiation risk.
• The CorPath GRX platform, initially for cardiology, is increasingly used in neurointerventions.
• Limited data exists on robotic spinal angiography, creating a knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the CorPath GRX system in spinal angiographic procedures.
• To address the gap in research regarding robotic applications in spinal angiography.
• To assess the feasibility of robotic-assisted spinal angiography in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

• A single-center retrospective case series of 11 patients.
• Procedures performed using the CorPath GRX robotic system between February 2022 and March 2023.
• Descriptive synthesis of demographic, procedural, and postoperative data.

Main Results:

• The CorPath GRX system was utilized in 11 spinal angiography procedures.
• Four procedures (36.36%) required partial conversion to manual technique.
• No robot-related complications were reported, with minimal procedure-related complications observed.

Conclusions:

• The CorPath GRX system is a reliable and safe platform for robotic-assisted spinal angiography.
• The technology demonstrated enhanced procedural accuracy.
• Reduced radiation exposure for operators was a key benefit observed.