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ArticleFrontiers in aging neuroscience2026

Efficacy and safety of robot-assisted vs. stereotactic framework deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a retrospective study.

Lian Meng, Xiaojian Wang, Xinyi Liang, Zhenhua Mo, Weiming Liang, Jieru Quan, Zhengde Xie, Jinyu Huang

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Lian Meng *The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Xiaojian Wang *The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Xinyi Liang *The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Zhenhua Mo *The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Weiming LiangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Jieru QuanSchool of Economics and Management, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Zhengde XieThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.
Jinyu HuangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China.

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Background: This retrospective study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted deep brain stimulation (DBS) vs. stereotactic framework DBS for Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: The present study constituted a retrospective analysis that integrated a review of medical records with an outcomes management database from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology. A total of 32 patients experienced robot-assisted DBS with the Sinovation surgical robot system, while an additional 30 patients underwent stereotactic frame DBS. The primary objective was the accuracy of electrode implantation, whereas the secondary objectives were postoperative UPDRS-III scores, levodopa equivalent dose (LEDD), and complications. Results: No substantial difference was observed between the two groups concerning sex, age, disease duration, Hoehn-Yahr score, preoperative UPDRS-III scores, and preoperative LEDD. In comparison to stereotactic framework DBS, robot-assisted DBS demonstrated a markedly reduced average targeting error (1.43 ± 0.51 mm vs. 1.91 ± 1.38 mm, Conclusion: In comparison to stereotactic framework DBS, robot-assisted DBS demonstrated notable benefits in electrode implantation precision, UPDRS-III scores, and LEDD. Robot-assisted deep brain stimulation with the Sinovation surgical robot system was recommended for the management of Parkinson's disease.

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deep brain stimulationelectrode implantation accuracylevodopa equivalent doseParkinson’s diseaserobot-assistedunified Parkinson’s disease rating scale

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