Robotics in Cranial Neurosurgery, 35 Years of Evolution
https://doi.org/10.23934/2223-9022-2022-11-2-355-363
Abstract
We reviewed the experience of robotic devices in cranial neurosurgery for 35 years. The brief history is represented, prerequisites for robotics development are specified. The most popular devices are listed, which are used for surgical instruments positioning and remote manipulations. We pointed key robotic features, main results of their application, showed advantages, shortcomings and ways to resolve some problems. The accurateness of robotic systems is shown in comparison with frame-based stereotactic surgery. The main trends in robotic development in the future are described as well.
About the Authors
A. Yu. Dmitriev
Neurosurgical Department for the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Vascular Diseases, N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine; A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr Yu. Dmitriev, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Neurosurgeon; Assistant
3 B. Sukharevskaya Sq., Moscow, 129090, Russian Federation
20 Bldg. 1, Delegatskaya St., Moscow, 127473, Russian Federation
V. G. Dashyan
Neurosurgical Department for the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Vascular Diseases, N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine; A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir G. Dashyan - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgical Department for the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Vascular Diseases; Professor
3 B. Sukharevskaya Sq., Moscow, 129090, Russian Federation
20 Bldg. 1, Delegatskaya St., Moscow, 127473, Russian Federation
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