[Thoughts and Prospects on Precision Control and Intelligent Positioning Robotic Systems Applied in Nasojejunal...

Area of Science:

• Medical Devices
• Robotics in Medicine
• Surgical Technology

Background:

• Nasojejunal feeding tubes are crucial for surgical, intensive care, and elderly patients.
• Manual insertion methods face challenges like high failure rates, complications, and poor control over insertion forces.
• Existing auxiliary techniques (X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) offer limited improvements in accuracy and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze limitations and failure causes of current nasojejunal tube placement methods.
• To explore the potential of robotic technologies for precise control and intelligent positioning in nasojejunal intubation.
• To provide insights for developing safer, more effective, and comfortable intubation techniques.

Main Methods:

• Review and analysis of existing nasojejunal feeding tube placement techniques and their limitations.
• Exploration of robotic technology's capabilities in sensing, navigation, and control for intubation.
• Discussion of challenges and future directions for robotic-assisted nasojejunal tube placement.

Main Results:

• Manual placement is hindered by uncertainty and lack of controllability in insertion forces.
• Current auxiliary methods have limitations in achieving precise localization and safe force control.
• Robotic systems show promise for intelligent positioning and precise catheter tip control.

Conclusions:

• Robotic technology can address uncertainties and improve controllability in nasojejunal tube placement.
• Further research is needed to overcome challenges like cost, complexity, safety, and reliability of robotic systems.
• Integration of AI and robotics, optimized drive technologies, and clinical translation are key for advancing placement techniques.