Orthopedic and laparoscopic surgical robots are both medical surgical robots, classified based on the type of surgery they assist with.
Orthopedic Surgical Robots assist in orthopedic surgeries, such as joint replacement and spinal surgeries. They provide better imaging of the surgical area, minimize damage to healthy bone, and facilitate quicker recovery.
Laparoscopic Surgical Robots can be used for a wide range of surgeries, including urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgery. These robots allow surgeons to view inside the patient’s body and use mechanical arms to hold and manipulate laparoscopic instruments.
Differences in Clinical Applications:
Laparoscopic Surgical Robots, represented by the da Vinci Surgical System, address the issue of surgical precision. They are ideal for soft tissue surgeries, requiring fine motor control to avoid damaging critical structures like blood vessels and nerves. The stability of mechanical arms surpasses that of human hands, especially in delicate procedures.
Orthopedic Surgical Robots address the individual variability in patients. They are designed for hard tissue surgeries, using preoperative and intraoperative imaging (such as X-ray, CT, CBCT) to plan the optimal surgical path. The mechanical arm then guides the surgeon along this planned path, accommodating anatomical and pathological differences in patients. These robots enhance surgical accuracy by mitigating errors from relying solely on a surgeon’s experience.
For instance, Perlove Medical’s PL300B Orthopedic Surgical Robot is a spinal surgery navigation and positioning system. When used with the PLX7500 3D C-arm, it enables intraoperative 3D imaging and precise positioning, standardizing complex surgeries, minimizing invasiveness in routine surgeries, and automating critical tasks. This improves surgical outcomes and shortens the learning curve for surgeons.
