A robot-assisted system to enhance safety during cardiac surgery
A ROBOT-ASSISTED PERFUSION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY IN THE CARDIAC OPERATING ROOM
This study is working on a smart robot helper for heart surgeries that learns from experienced professionals to make sure patients are safer during operations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Robot-Assisted Perfusion System (RAPS) to improve patient safety in cardiac surgeries. It aims to learn from expert perfusionists to create a computer-based assistant that can support decision-making during critical procedures like cardiopulmonary bypass. By analyzing high-quality demonstrations of perfusionist actions, the system seeks to optimize patient care and reduce the incidence of preventable intraoperative adverse events. The approach emphasizes collaboration among surgical teams and leverages advanced technology to enhance surgical outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are 21 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of adverse events during cardiac surgeries, leading to safer procedures and better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using technology to enhance surgical safety, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements in cardiac surgery.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dias, Roger Daglius — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Dias, Roger Daglius
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.