Proposal towards translation of a neurosurgery robotic system
Principal Investigator
Prof. Nirav Patel
Objective
- Optimize the design of a CT-compatible robot for clinical usage and make it MRI-compatible., Integrate the robotic system with the surgical planning and navigation system., Evaluate the integrated system in the lab environment with phantom studies., Evaluate the integrated system in a clinically relevant environment with ex vivo and human cadaver studies.
Description
- 3D imaging capabilities of Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provide the necessary visualization of anatomical structures of interest to perform interventions such as biopsy, brachytherapy, aspiration, drainage, and ablation., In India, CT-guided procedures for tissue biopsy in the brain, lung, and liver, deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode placement, and brachytherapy are among the commonly performed interventions. However, MRI is still a diagnostic-only imaging modality., The aim of this proposal is to clinically optimize a benchtop prototype of a low-cost robotic device developed at INSPIRE Lab, IITM, and integrate it with surgical planning and navigation.
Impact
- Successful execution of this project will result in an integrated robotic system for neurosurgery that would be affordable and scalable, making stereotactic neurosurgery accessible to a larger, less privileged population.
Budget in Lakhs
52.08