Contribution and advances of robotics in percutaneous oncological interventional radiology Review


Authors: Bodard, S.; Guinebert, S.; Dimopoulos, P. M.; Tacher, V.; Cornelis, F. H.
Review Title: Contribution and advances of robotics in percutaneous oncological interventional radiology
Abstract: The advent of robotic systems in interventional radiology marks a significant evolution in minimally invasive medical procedures, offering enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency. This review comprehensively analyzes the current state and applications of robotic system usage in interventional radiology, which can be particularly helpful for complex procedures and in challenging anatomical regions. Robotic systems can improve the accuracy of interventions like microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, and irreversible electroporation. Indeed, studies have shown a notable decrease of an average 30% in the mean deviation of probes, and a 40% lesser need for adjustments during interventions carried out with robotic assistance. Moreover, this review highlights a 35% reduction in radiation dose and a stable-to-30% reduction in operating time associated with robot-assisted procedures compared to manual methods. Additionally, the potential of robotic systems to standardize procedures and minimize complications is discussed, along with the challenges they pose, such as setup duration, organ movement, and a lack of tactile feedback. Despite these advancements, the field still grapples with a dearth of randomized controlled trials, which underscores the need for more robust evidence to validate the efficacy and safety of robotic system usage in interventional radiology. © 2024 Société Française du Cancer
Keywords: review; radiation dose; randomized controlled trial; radiotherapy; radiology; operation duration; interventional radiology; robotics; drug therapy; radiofrequency ablation; therapy; radiation protection; personalized medicine; minimally invasive procedure; tumor ablation; irreversible electroporation; duration; minimally invasive procedures; human; female; precision medicine; tactile feedback; percutaneous tumor ablation; microwave thermotherapy; robotic systems; anatomical region
Journal Title: Bulletin du Cancer
Volume: 111
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0007-4551
Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext  
Date Published: 2024-10-01
Start Page: 967
End Page: 979
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2024.06.004
PUBMED: 39198085
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Review -- MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) acknowledged in PDF -- MSK author Marios Platon Dimopoulos swapped the first and middle names on the original publication -- Source: Scopus
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