Comparison of manual versus robot-assisted contralateral gate cannulation in patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair

ConclusionRobot-assisted contralateral gate cannulation in EVAR leads to decreased navigation path lengths and increased economy of movement compared with manual catheter techniques. The benefit could be maximised by prioritising robotic catheter shaping over habituated reliance on guidewire manipulation. Robotic technology has the potential to reduce the endovascular footprint during manipulations even for experienced operators with the added advantage of zero radiation exposure.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research