Endovascular Robotics: Reshaping Interventional Therapy

Introduction: 1. Introduce current uses of endovascular robotics in interventional radiology.

2. Present limitations for the widespread adoption of endovascular robotics.

3. Highlight the strengths and future direction of endovascular robotics to reshape interventional therapy.

Method(s): Literature on the scope and current status of endovascular robotics (ER) was reviewed. ER still face limitations due to accessibility, difficulties in navigating challenging anatomy, and operator radiation exposure, which have driven further innovations. Endovascular robotics (ER), which represents a recent forefront in interventional radiology (IR), are remote-controlled catheter and wire navigation systems employed at a small number of centers with limited approvals for use.

Result(s): There exists a handful of ER devices on the market; the Magellan System alone is in use at over 15 centers. ERs have been utilized to treat peripheral artery and neurovascular diseases, along with EVARs, endoleaks, and UFEs. ER can eliminate barriers to care via remote operator capabilities.

Conclusion(s): ERs have been applied to a variety of IR procedures and offer the potential to improve patient outcomes, eliminate operator radiation exposure, and decrease barriers to care.

Publication History

Article published online:
09 February 2023