Accuracy of on-site teleoperated milling with haptic assistance

ConclusionFor optimal guidance and milling parameters, the combined error of 0.23  mm is in the range of the dura mater thickness (<  0.27 mm) or mandibular canal wall (~ 0.85 mm). This corresponds to safety margins in high-demand surgical procedures like craniotomies, laminectomies, or decortication of the jaw. However, for further clinical translation, the performance and usability of on-site teleoperated milling must be further evaluated for real-life clinical application examples with consideration of all error sources in a computer-assisted surgery workflow.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research