EPIONE: The AI Robot That Removes Tumors Accurately
2,200,000
900,000+
830,000+
What do all these figures have in common?
There are:
2,200,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year.
900,000+ cases of liver cancer are diagnosed every year.
830,000+ cases of pancreatic and kidney cancer are diagnosed every year.
Seeing these figures probably has you frightened.
But don’t be because there is a robotic ablative therapy solution available to treat these cancers.
The solution is called:
What is EPIONE?
Epione offers a minimally invasive procedure for cancer patients which means that small cuts are made in the abdomen to carry out the surgery.
Since these cuts are smaller than those made in traditional surgery, they enable the patients to recover faster and reduces any chance of tissue damage.
EPIONE is intended for…
Cancer Patients.
According to Quantum Surgical, Epione was designed to treat patients whose cancers that occur in the abdomen. These cancers are:
Physicians:
Epione is a very effective surgical tool and of course, physicians would also benefit from it beacuse it makes their work easier and more efficient.
Epione is cleared by the FDA for abdominal tumors and marked CE for abdomen and lung tumor.
How EPIONE works
Pre-surgery
- The tumor and its margins are defined
- The ablation method and number of probes that would be needed for the surgery is chosen.
- 2D/3D image software is used to check the ablation zone coverage to have an idea of how the surgery would go.
- The robot is then registered to the patient’s position to avoid any mishaps.
- The respiratory monitor is also synced with the Epione system.
During Surgery
- The ablation probe is placed in the safety lock needle guide.
- The robot is moved to the target area along the planned path.
- Ablation therapy is delivered according to manufacturer guidelines.
After Surgery
- A post-op CT scan is taken to compare with pre-op images.
- The tumor size is compared with the ablation zone to confirm success.
What the experts are saying
Epione is a gamechanger that is here to make abdominal cancer surgeries a breeze. It is a robot with AI and ultrasound, designed to give the best possible outcomes.
Now that you’ve read all about Epione, what do you think? Let us know in the comments. We would love to read your thoughts.
Until next time.
