Technical Strategies and Learning Curve in Robotic-assisted Peripheral Nerve Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic-assisted peripheral nerve surgery (RASPN) has emerged as a promising advancement in microsurgery, offering enhanced precision and tremor reduction for nerve coaptations. This study investigated the largest published patient collective in RASPN and provided specific technical aspects, operative setups, and a learning curve.

Methods

Data collection involved creating a prospective database that recorded surgical details such as surgery type, duration, nerve coaptation time, and number of stitches. The experienced surgeon first underwent a 12-hour training program utilizing the Symani robot system in combination with optical magnification tools before using the system clinically.

Results

The study included 19 patients who underwent robot-assisted periph

SUBMITTER: Aman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11463204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature