ArticleThe British journal of radiology2022
Starting CT-guided robotic interventional oncology at a UK centre.
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- Evaluation of Local Tumor Outcomes Following Microwave Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases Using CT Imaging: A Comparison of Visual versus Quantitative Methods.Radiology. Imaging cancer · 2025Article
- Hepatic Arteriography and C-Arm CT-Guided Ablation (HepACAGA) to Improve Tumor Visualization, Navigation and Margin Confirmation in Percutaneous Liver Tumor Ablation.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2023Article
- Robotic versus freehand CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary metastases: a comparative cohort study.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2023Article
- Application of Medical Image Navigation Technology in Minimally Invasive Puncture Robot.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Developing and testing a robotic MRI/CT fusion biopsy technique using a purpose-built interventional phantom.European radiology experimental · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveA commercially available CT-guided robot offers enhanced abilities in planning, targeting, and confirming accurate needle placement. In this short communication, we describe our first UK experience of robotic interventional oncology procedures.
methodsWe describe the device, discuss installation, operation, and report upon needle insertion success, accuracy (path deviation; PD and tip deviation; TD), number of adjustments, complications, and procedural success.
resultsNine patients (seven males), median age 66 years (range 43-79) were consented for biopsy or ablation between March and April 2021. Needle placement in biopsy was more accurate than ablation (median 1
conclusionShort procedure times and very high levels of accuracy were readily achieved with biopsy procedures, although tumour ablation was less accurate which likely reflects higher procedural complexity. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Achieving highly accurate robotic biopsy with is feasible within a very short time span. Further work is required to maximise the potential of robotic guidance in tumour ablation procedures, which is likely due to higher complexity giving a longer learning curve.
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