Evaluation of performance of Robotic-Assisted Coronary Angioplasty System Over Conventional/ Manual PCI

Abstract

Most percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI) might present hazards for patients,
procedure operators, and the laboratory staff
[1–3].Due to complex nature of lesions and
procedures, both patients and laboratory
team may be subjected to exposure of longer
procedural duration and radiation [3].The
long hours of standing for operators while
wearing a lead apron commonly leads to
exhaustion and injuries that frequently results
in reduced performance and sub optimal
clinical results [1]. A remote-control, roboticassisted
angioplasty system was developed
to address some of the procedural challenges
and occupational hazards associated with
traditional PCI in addition to enhancing
the degree of precision and control for the
interventional procedure. A remote- control,
robotic-assisted angioplasty system is used
to address some of the procedural challenges
and occupational hazards associated with
traditional PCI. The objective of this study
was to assess the safety and feasibility of
the operating robotic system in patients
undergoing elective PCI. This review
summarises the safety and feasibility of
a robotic angioplasty system in delivery
and manipulation of coronary guidewires,
balloons, and stents in patients undergoing
PCI. Patients with coronary artery disease
and clinical indication for elective PCI were
enrolled. The coronary angioplasty procedure
was performed with the CorPath 200 robotic
system (Corindus, Inc.) The operating
system consists of a remote interventional
cockpit and a multicomponent bedside unit
that contains advance, retract, and rotate
guidewires within rapid exchange catheters.