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January 1, 2017Applied Bionics and BiomechanicsOpen Access

CathROB: A Highly Compact and Versatile Remote Catheter Navigation System

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Population

In vitro models and in vivo animal models for electrophysiology catheter navigation

Design

Preclinical

Authors

LCLaura CercenelliUniversity of BolognaBBBarbara BortolaniUniversity of BolognaEMEmanuela MarcelliAzienda USL di Bologna

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Overview

CathROB may simplify remote navigation of standard EP catheters; leaves open its safety and efficacy in clinical use.

Structured PICO

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Population
In vitro models and in vivo animal models for electrophysiology catheter navigation
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Intervention
CathROB, a compact robotic system for remote navigation of standard tip-steerable electrophysiology catheters
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Outcome
Accuracy in remote catheter navigation and automatic repositioning, tissue contact, and safety (adverse events)surrogate

The CathROB robotic system demonstrates promising in vitro accuracy and in vivo safety for remote navigation of standard electrophysiology catheters.

Limitations

  • Further preclinical and clinical studies are required

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Cercenelli et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fff7035aa2c282ce14e23https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2712453
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