Surgical Robotics Enhanced by 3D Reconstruction for Minimally Invasive Bicuspid Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

Poly Rani Ghosh^1*, Md Gazi Maynul Hassan Moin¹, Halima Mowla¹

The study showed cardiovascular surgery through precise 3D visualization, robotic assistance, and minimally invasive techniques for improved outcomes.

Abstract

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery, especially for patients with a bicuspid valve, has become progressively popular due to its potential to curtail complexity and accelerate recovery. The complex anatomy of bicuspid aortic valve disease requires meticulous surgical interference during valve replacement. Advanced surgical methodologies have revolutionized cardiovascular actions, enabling surgeons to perform complicated operations with minimal damage and improved patient improvement. This ingenious approach aims to improve procedural accuracy, bolster surgical planning, and alleviate surgical risks. It supplies surgeons with dynamic 3D visualizations of the cardiac anatomy, thereby simplifying more explicit and safer surgeries. The technique employs depth-sensing cameras and refined image processing to develop dynamic 3D models of the heart during surgery. Augmented reality overlays further improve visualization and navigation, allowing for accurate valve positioning and decreasing surgical risks. This study presents a novel technique that unified robotic surgery with real-time 3D reconstruction technology. This consolidation aims to address the challenges associated with minimally invasive BAVR surgeries and improve their success rates. The technique’s potential to revolutionize cardiovascular surgery makes it a promising area for future research and application. And this technique will be significantly easier for aortic valve replacement surgery with dynamic 3D visualizations of the cardiac anatomy. This abstract provides an extensive overview of the study while adhering to the word limit. It highlights the key points and maintains the original meaning and intent of the research.

Keywords: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Aortic Valve Replacement, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, 3D Visualization, Robotic Surgery.

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