Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Endovascular procedures are the preferred method for treating peripheral arterial disease. However, limited imaging options during these procedures, such as X-rays and contrast media, expose patients and healthcare professionals to potentially harmful radiation. This study introduces a robotic ultrasound system (RUSS) for navigating endovascular procedures in order to reduce radiation and provide additional information. METHODS: The RUSS comprises a seven-degree-of-freedom robotic arm that navigates an ultrasound transducer across a specific region of interest. The system is controlled by a self-programed software designed to navigate the robotic arm in a methodical and reproducible manner using a foot switch. RESULTS: An endovascular surgeon investigated the guidance and visibility of various guidewires and successfully implanted three stents in a vascular leg phantom using the RUSS without further radiation exposure. CONCLUSIONS: The innovative set-up has several potential applications, including radiation-free endovascular procedures as well as health screening and diagnostic support in vascular medicine.
DOI: 10.1002/rcs.70005
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,220
Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
OpenAlex ID: W4404115908