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Computer-assisted Surgery[edit]

Image showing segmentation in computer-assisted surgery

Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) refers to a range of surgical methods and technologies that utilize computer systems to aid in the planning, execution, and evaluation of surgical procedures. These technologies enhance the precision, safety, and outcomes of surgical interventions.

Overview[edit]

Computer-assisted surgery encompasses a variety of techniques and tools that integrate computer technology with surgical procedures. The primary goal of CAS is to improve the accuracy and efficiency of surgeries, thereby reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes.

Components of Computer-assisted Surgery[edit]

Preoperative Planning[edit]

Preoperative planning involves the use of medical imaging technologies such as CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound to create detailed anatomical models of the patient's body. These models are used to plan the surgical approach and anticipate potential challenges.

Intraoperative Guidance[edit]

During surgery, computer-assisted systems provide real-time guidance to surgeons. This can include image-guided surgery systems that overlay preoperative images onto the surgical field, allowing for precise navigation and targeting.

Robotic Surgery[edit]

Robotic surgery is a subset of computer-assisted surgery where robotic systems are used to perform surgical tasks. These systems offer enhanced dexterity and precision, allowing for minimally invasive procedures.

Postoperative Evaluation[edit]

After surgery, computer-assisted systems can be used to evaluate the success of the procedure. This may involve comparing preoperative and postoperative images to assess the accuracy of the surgical intervention.

Applications[edit]

Computer-assisted surgery is used in a wide range of medical fields, including:

Advantages[edit]

The use of computer-assisted surgery offers several advantages:

Increased precision and accuracy
Reduced risk of complications
Shorter recovery times
Enhanced visualization of the surgical field

Challenges[edit]

Despite its benefits, computer-assisted surgery also presents challenges:

High cost of equipment and training
Technical difficulties and system failures
Steep learning curve for surgeons

Future Directions[edit]

The future of computer-assisted surgery is likely to involve further integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance decision-making and predictive capabilities. Advances in virtual reality and augmented reality may also play a significant role in the evolution of CAS.

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-'''Computer-assisted surgery''' (CAS) represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for surgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions. CAS is also known as computer-aided surgery, computer-assisted intervention, image-guided surgery and surgical navigation, but those terms are more or less synonymous.
+== Computer-assisted Surgery ==
-== History ==
+[[File:LUCASSegmentation1.jpg|thumb|right|Image showing segmentation in computer-assisted surgery]]
-The concept of CAS was first introduced in the 1980s, and it has been developed and expanded in the decades since. The first CAS procedures were neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, but the technology has since been applied to many other disciplines, including [[ENT surgery|ENT]], [[cardiac surgery]], [[gastroenterology]], [[urology]], and [[gynecology]].
-== Types of Computer-Assisted Surgery ==
+'''Computer-assisted surgery''' (CAS) refers to a range of surgical methods and technologies that utilize computer systems to aid in the planning, execution, and evaluation of surgical procedures. These technologies enhance the precision, safety, and outcomes of surgical interventions.
-There are two main types of CAS: passive and active.
-=== Passive CAS ===
+== Overview ==
-In passive CAS, the surgeon performs the operation and the computer provides guidance. The computer does not actively participate in the surgery, but provides visualisation and data interpretation.
-=== Active CAS ===
+Computer-assisted surgery encompasses a variety of techniques and tools that integrate [[computer technology]] with surgical procedures. The primary goal of CAS is to improve the accuracy and efficiency of surgeries, thereby reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes.
-In active CAS, the computer or robot actively performs part or all of the surgery under the surgeon's supervision. This can include tasks such as cutting, drilling, suturing, and tissue manipulation.
-== Benefits of Computer-Assisted Surgery ==
+== Components of Computer-assisted Surgery ==
-CAS offers several potential benefits, including increased precision, improved surgical outcomes, and reduced invasiveness. It can also provide better visualization of the surgical field, particularly in minimally invasive procedures.
-== Limitations and Risks ==
+=== Preoperative Planning ===
-Despite its benefits, CAS also has limitations and potential risks. These include the high cost of equipment, the need for specialized training, and the risk of technical failures. There is also the potential for increased operative time, particularly in the early learning curve.
-== Future of Computer-Assisted Surgery ==
+Preoperative planning involves the use of [[medical imaging]] technologies such as [[CT scans]], [[MRI]], and [[ultrasound]] to create detailed anatomical models of the patient's body. These models are used to plan the surgical approach and anticipate potential challenges.
-The future of CAS is likely to involve further integration of imaging technologies, increased use of robotics, and the development of new algorithms for surgical planning and guidance.
+=== Intraoperative Guidance ===
+During surgery, computer-assisted systems provide real-time guidance to surgeons. This can include [[image-guided surgery]] systems that overlay preoperative images onto the surgical field, allowing for precise navigation and targeting.
+=== Robotic Surgery ===
+[[Robotic surgery]] is a subset of computer-assisted surgery where robotic systems are used to perform surgical tasks. These systems offer enhanced dexterity and precision, allowing for minimally invasive procedures.
+=== Postoperative Evaluation ===
+After surgery, computer-assisted systems can be used to evaluate the success of the procedure. This may involve comparing preoperative and postoperative images to assess the accuracy of the surgical intervention.
+== Applications ==
+Computer-assisted surgery is used in a wide range of medical fields, including:
+* [[Neurosurgery]]
+* [[Orthopedic surgery]]
+* [[Cardiac surgery]]
+* [[Otolaryngology]]
+* [[Urology]]
+== Advantages ==
+The use of computer-assisted surgery offers several advantages:
+* Increased precision and accuracy
+* Reduced risk of complications
+* Shorter recovery times
+* Enhanced visualization of the surgical field
+== Challenges ==
+Despite its benefits, computer-assisted surgery also presents challenges:
+* High cost of equipment and training
+* Technical difficulties and system failures
+* Steep learning curve for surgeons
+== Future Directions ==
+The future of computer-assisted surgery is likely to involve further integration of [[artificial intelligence]] and [[machine learning]] to enhance decision-making and predictive capabilities. Advances in [[virtual reality]] and [[augmented reality]] may also play a significant role in the evolution of CAS.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Robotic surgery]]
+* [[Image-guided surgery]]
+* [[Minimally invasive surgery]]
+{{Medical technology}}
+[[Category:Surgery]]
 [[Category:Medical technology]]
-[[Category:Surgery]]
-[[Category:Healthcare technology]]
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