Jakarta, INTI - Chinese researchers have created a surgical robot that can carry out complex brain imaging procedures almost 30% faster than conventional manual methods. This development represents a major milestone, as it is the first approved robotic system for cerebrovascular interventions.
In a live trial at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, a surgeon using the system managed to shorten a standard procedure by around nine minutes.
According to lead researcher Zhao Yuanli, whose findings were published in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, early clinical use shows the robot is both feasible and safe, with performance comparable to traditional techniques.
“The preliminary clinical application demonstrates that the YDHB-NS01 robot-assisted system is feasible for diagnostic cerebral angiography and shows early indications of safety and comparable procedural performance to those of conventional manual methods,” stated Dr. Zhao Yuanli in a study published in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal on January 30.
Robot System Helped Reduce Procedure Duration
Cerebral angiography is essential for diagnosing and treating brain conditions, but it is technically demanding. Traditionally, doctors must manually guide a thin wire from the patient’s thigh into the brain’s blood vessels while relying on X-ray imaging, a process that can be physically exhausting and risky due to radiation exposure.
The robotic system helps overcome these limitations by providing greater stability and precision. It eliminates issues like hand tremors and reduces physical strain on doctors. As a result, procedures become not only faster but also safer and more reliable, cutting average operation time from 38 minutes to 27 minutes.
Conclusion
The YDHB-NS01 surgical robot represents a significant breakthrough in cerebrovascular angiography because it can speed up procedures by approximately 30 percent, while maintaining a level of safety and effectiveness comparable to manual methods. It also helps in reducing risks to physicians such as physical fatigue and radiation exposure, potentially improving the quality and efficiency of brain disease treatment in the future.
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