Abstract
Today, robotic assistance is employed for numerous microsurgical procedures in a great variety of surgical disciplines. As technology evolves, new robotic platforms will emerge, thereby creating a new era for microsurgery. Future advances in both software and mechatronics will take current practice to the next level by enhancing surgeons’ precision to “superhuman” precision and by offering improved ergonomics for the surgeon. Moreover, incorporation of novel imaging modalities such as 3-D imaging, stereotactic operation, spectrometric imaging, and real-time navigation systems will further enhance surgical performance and patients’ outcomes. This chapter provides an overview of robotic microsurgery platforms and their applications in plastic and microsurgery. The first dedicated robotic microsurgery platform created specifically for microsurgery at the authors’ institution is presented (MUSA, Microsure B.V., The Netherlands). In addition, current research and development of novel platforms for robotic microsurgery will be highlighted. Finally, future directions of robotic microsurgery are proposed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 139-153 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030742447 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030742430 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |