Streamlining microsurgical procedures: a phantom trial of an artificial intelligence-driven robotic microscope assistant.
Journal:
Neurosurgical focus
Published Date:
Jul 1, 2025
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Surgical microscopes are essential in microsurgery for magnification, focus, and illumination. However, surgeons must frequently adjust the microscope manually-typically via a handgrip or mouth switch-to maintain a well-centered view that ensures clear visibility of the operative field and surrounding anatomy. These frequent adjustments can disrupt surgical workflow, increase cognitive load, and divert surgeons' focus from their surgical task. To address these challenges, the authors introduced and evaluated a novel robotic assistance system that leverages AI to automatically detect the surgical area of interest by localizing surgical instrument tips and robotically recentering the microscope's field of view.
