Robotic Needle Positioning and Interventional Radiology (IR)
Interventional radiology in 2026 relies heavily on robotic needle guidance to treat tumors and vascular blockages without invasive surgery.
3D Image Fusion: Robotic platforms now "fuse" live fluoroscopy with pre-operative 3D MRI or CT maps. The robot uses this combined spatial map to calculate and execute the safest path for a needle or catheter, navigating around critical blood vessels.
Magellan and Liberty Systems: High-end robotic endovascular systems allow radiologists to steer catheters with high precision during aneurysm repairs. This technology allows the clinician to work from a lead-shielded control room, eliminating their exposure to scattered radiation during the procedure.
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