Introduction. Robotics in neurosurgery

Robotics in neurosurgery.

Technological developments in imaging guidance, intraoperative imaging, and microscopy have pushed neurosurgeons to the limits of their dexterity and stamina. The introduction of robotically assisted surgery has provided surgeons with improved ergonomics and enhanced visualization, dexterity, and haptic capabilities. This article provides a historical perspective on neurosurgical robots, includ...

Introduction to Recent Advances in Neurosurgery.

Robotics in Neurosurgery: Evolution, Current Challenges, and Compromises.

BACKGROUND Advances in technology have pushed the boundaries of neurosurgery. Surgeons play a major role in the neurosurgical field, but robotic systems challenge the current status quo. Robotic-assisted surgery has revolutionized several surgical fields, yet robotic-assisted neurosurgery is limited by available technology. METHODS The literature on the current robotic systems in neurosurgery...

Topic Review in Touch with Robotics: Neurosurgery for the Future

Accepted, December 9, 2004. THE INTRODUCTION OF multiple front-end technologies during the past quarter century has generated an emerging futurism for the discipline of neurological surgery. Driven primarily by synergistic developments in science and engineering, neurosurgery has always managed to harness the potential of the latest technical developments. Robotics represents one such technolog...

Introduction to Swarm Robotics