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The future of neurosurgery in the robotic era

What if the future of neurosurgery weren't just in the hands of surgeons? In the near future, surgical robots may hold the power to transform the field, making it faster, safer and more precise than ever before. Here, Dave Walsha, Sales and Marketing Director of EMS, investigates the role of advanced motor design in developing tomorrow’s neurosurgical robots.

03/12/2024 10:28:23

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Surgical robots have already been embraced by other medical specialities – most notably, general surgery. Appendectomies, colectomies and hysterectomies are some of the most common surgeries assisted by robotic systems. In these procedures and many others, surgical robots facilitate a minimally invasive approach that results in a quicker recovery time, lower complication rates, and minimised scarring.

These procedures require extreme precision and control to manoeuvre carefully in confined spaces. And the performance requirements for more intricate procedures typically performed in neurosurgery – such as craniotomies and aneurysm clippings – are even higher. This is because the delicate, complex structures that make up the brain and spinal cord need to be handled with acute accuracy, leaving a minuscule margin for error.

Read the full article in DPA's December 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.