Research progress in robot-assisted vascular interventional therapy / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Traditional vascular intervention relies on C-arm rotation and use of contrast to obtain imaging,which results in the loss of 3D-image information and increased burden on kidney.Moreover,interventional operators bear higher occupational hazard risk under longtime X-ray exposure and the heavy burden of lead protection apron.Robot-assisted vascular intervention system carries certain advantages,it can significantly reduce the X-ray exposure to operators,obtain precise localization of lesions as well as accurate and stable manipulation.While reducing the contact of the instruments with the vascular wall and the operation tremor,it can improve operator's comfortable sensation.This paper aims to make a detailed summary about the development of robot-assisted vascular intervention system and its clinical application.The future development directions of robot-assisted vascular intervention system is also discussed.