In plain language
This systematic review reports that robotic coronary and peripheral interventions appear safe and feasible and lower interventional cardiologists' radiation exposure without reducing procedural success. Effects on the rest of the fluoroscopy team and on patients were not quantified here.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Systematic review or meta-analysis, Systematic review
- Who was studied
- Interventional cardiologists, Patients
- Topics
- Robotic and remote systemsMusculoskeletal injury and ergonomicsPersonal protective equipmentPatient dose
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Robotically-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly reduces operator radiation exposure without compromising procedural success or clinical efficacy.
Safety and feasibility of robotic interventions have been validated in simple to complex coronary disease and iliofemoral disease.
Robotic intervention may offer patient benefits, including more accurate lesion measurement, precise stent placement and lower patient radiation exposure, but these need further study.
Adoption of robotics is partly driven by awareness of long-term occupational hazards, including the need to wear heavy lead aprons.
Limits to keep in mind
Abstract only, with no number of included studies, dose figures or quality appraisal reported. Staff other than the operator and the number of included studies are not described.
Related research summaries
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- Operator radiation burden and periprocedural outcomes in robotic-assisted versus manual percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis (2026, Meta-analysis)
- AHA - How to Improve Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology (2025, Narrative review)
- Clinical Feasibility of Robotic-Assisted Endovascular Visceral Interventions (2026, Prospective cohort study)
How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.