SPOT-rvc: intelligent tool for safe retinal vein cannulation

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 25038.1 PFLS-LS

Short description (German)

SPOT-rvc: intelligent tool for safe retinal vein cannulation

Short description (English)

Abstract (German)

Retinal Vein Occlusion is a retinal vascular disorder causing severe loss of vision. Retinal vein cannulation and injection of therapeutic agents in the affected vein is a promising treatment. Given the scale and the fragility of retinal veins and the surgeon limited positioning precision and force perception, this procedure is considered very risky. The project aims at providing a compliant mechanical tool relying on a buckling mechanism to safely cannulate veins in surgery.

Abstract (English)