BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 510 Robotics Revolution in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Sean Tutton and Dr. Raj Narayanan
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Jan 21, 2025 Dr. Raj Narayanan, an interventional radiologist at the Miami Cancer Institute, and Dr. Sean Tutton from UC San Diego share insights on the rising role of robotics in interventional radiology. They discuss the enhanced precision and efficiency robotic systems bring to complex procedures like tumor ablations and biopsies. The conversation delves into the logistics of integrating robotics into clinical workflows and the learning curve associated with it. Both experts agree that this technology democratizes minimally invasive procedures, paving the way for more advanced skill development.
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Reduced Mental Fatigue
- Robotics reduces mental fatigue in complex cases, freeing up mental capacity for teaching and additional cases.
- Dr. Tutton found he could handle more complex cases per day due to reduced mental and emotional strain.
Democratization of Procedures
- Robotics can democratize complex procedures, increasing access to minimally invasive treatments.
- This allows less experienced physicians to perform complex cases, benefiting patients in smaller centers.
Pelvic Kidney Perc Neph
- Dr. Tutton successfully used the robot for a complex perc neph in a spina bifida patient with a pelvic kidney.
- This was on the first day of using the robot, highlighting its utility in unexpected situations.