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SeptalPro: Development and Usability Evaluation of a Force-Sensing Robotic Transseptal Puncture System for Cardiac
IEEE Transactions on Bio-Medical Engineering
|April 15, 2025
Summary
The SeptalPro robotic system significantly improves transseptal puncture (TSP) procedures, offering enhanced spatial control and smoother motions compared to manual techniques. This advancement promises greater safety and efficiency in cardiac interventions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Robotics
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Surgical Navigation
Background:
- Transseptal puncture (TSP) is a critical but challenging cardiac procedure.
- Current manual TSP techniques can be limited by precision and safety concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the SeptalPro system, a novel robotic platform for transseptal puncture.
- To enhance precision, safety, and efficiency in TSP procedures through remote control and force sensing.
Main Methods:
- The SeptalPro system was tested on an anthropomorphic phantom in a simulated clinical setting.
- Four experienced cardiologists and one trainee performed manual and robot-assisted TSP.
- Performance was assessed using trajectory, motion smoothness metrics, and user feedback.
Main Results:
- Robot-assisted TSP showed superior spatial control with shorter path lengths and reduced dispersion.
- SeptalPro achieved smoother, more efficient tool motions (reduced mean motion jerk).
- Users reported high satisfaction with usability and potential clinical benefits.
Conclusions:
- SeptalPro offers a significant advancement over manual TSP, improving spatial control and motion smoothness.
- This study provides a framework for evaluating robotic TSP systems, supporting clinical translation.
