An Overview of Robotics in Functional Neurosurgery

Abstract Stereotactic techniques are used in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. The procedures demand a high degree of spatial accuracy and minimal error. There are diverse functional surgeries that require stereotactic procedures, including deep brain stimulation, brain biopsies, and epileps...

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Published in:Indian journal of neurosurgery 2019-03, Vol.8 (1), p.006-010
Main Authors: Vazhayil, Vikas, Rao, Madhav, Beniwal, Manish, Sadashiva, Nishanth, Lakshmi, Narasinga Rao Kannepalli Venkata, Somanna, Sampath
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
functional neurosurgery
Review Article
robotic neurosurgery
stereotactic procedures
surgical error
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Summary:Abstract Stereotactic techniques are used in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. The procedures demand a high degree of spatial accuracy and minimal error. There are diverse functional surgeries that require stereotactic procedures, including deep brain stimulation, brain biopsies, and epilepsy procedures. Though the disease processes are diverse, all these procedures require accurate targeting of deep structures without visual guidance. The use of robots for stereotactic procedures is a natural progression in the surgeon's quest for higher accuracy and lower complications. This paper reviews the role of robots in stereotactic procedures and outlines current status of robots in stereotactic procedures. The shortcomings of current systems and an outline of an ideal stereotactic device are presented.
ISSN:2277-954X
2277-9167
DOI:10.1055/s-0039-1687715