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Neuroendoscopy is a well-established minimally invasive technique with several possible applications, mainly including treatment of cerebrospinal fluid circulation disturbances and management of malformations and tumors accessible from the intraventricular space. Moreover, endoscopic approaches are routinely used in children, not only because of the high incidence of hydrocephalus-related diseases, but also for the frequent finding of an altered ventricular anatomy, due to morphological variants or pathological alterations. Robotic technology combines accuracy of imaging-guided neuronavigation with human decision-making, by enhancing visualization capacity, haptic ability, ergonomics, and stability. As a consequence, robotic guidance may improve precision and safety of many neuroendoscopic surgeries, also extending the spectrum of indications to more complex approaches, especially in case of small sized or distorted ventricles, multiple trajectories, narrower corridors, and long-lasting procedures. In this chapter, we described the main possible applications of robotic technology in different neuroendoscopy procedures and the related advantages in respect to conventional free-hand technique.
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De Benedictis, A., Nucci, C.G., Rossi-Espagnet, C., Carai, A., Marras, C.E. (2022). Robot-Assisted Endoscopy. In: González Martínez, J.A., Cardinale, F. (eds) Robotics in Neurosurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08380-8_10
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