Safety and effectiveness of robotic photodynamic therapy

Т. Г. Гришачева, Aleksandr Dmitrievich Obornev, Sergey Nikitin, Alexander Vasiliev, Чефу Светлана Григорьевна, Dar'ya Yanchuk, Alexander D. Dushkin, Maxim S. Afanasiev, Nasrulla Abdullaevich Shanazarov

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2025

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DOI 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.105013

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Abstract

Significance The relevance of conducting photodynamic therapy (PDT) in oncology using robotic systems offers a significant potential to minimize manual errors in light dose calculation, enhances precision in radiation targeting, and improves the overall effectiveness of PDT treatments. Approach This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of robot-assisted PDT. Results Robot-assisted PDT demonstrates high efficacy in treating tumors, comparing to conventional manual PDT. Conclusions Robot-assisted PDT may facilitate better integration with imaging technologies, allowing real-time monitoring and adjustments during the procedure, further enhancing its effectiveness.