Dural Puncture

Dural puncture, a procedure involving needle insertion into various body regions, aims for precise and safe placement to avoid complications like nerve damage or organ injury. Current research focuses on improving accuracy and minimizing invasiveness through advanced imaging techniques (e.g., ultrasound, structured light), robotic assistance, and augmented/mixed reality navigation systems, often employing machine learning algorithms like GANs for image segmentation and deep learning for breach detection. These advancements hold significant promise for enhancing surgical precision, reducing procedural errors, and improving patient outcomes across diverse applications, including orthopedic surgery, nephrolithotomy, and epidural analgesia.