The Feasibility, Accuracy and Safety of Robot-Assisted Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zhao Gao, Yuanyuan Dang, Jiayu Liu, Yuxin Wang, Xudong Shi, Xiangyang Bao, 王丽娟, Jianning Zhang, Hulin Zhao
DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2025.0165
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) treats hydrocephalus effectively, but manual ventricular catheter placement has a high misplacement rate. This study assesses the feasibility, accuracy, and safety of robot-assisted VPS. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 87 patients from 2022 to 2024, with 42 receiving robot-assisted VPS and 45 receiving conventional manual VPS. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors affecting placement accuracy. RESULTS: The robot-assisted cohort showed smaller bilateral frontal horn diameters and a lower Evans index (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Volume
69
Issue
3
Pages
459–471
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN