19 March 2025
The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King’s College London has delivered first of its kind human tissue dissection training using new Medtronic robotics hardware.
The training enables neurosurgeons to develop operative skills with new cutting-edge technology, the Mazor robotic guidance system. The Mazor system allows for pre-operative and intra-operative planning, through customizable implant selection, optimal implant trajectories and 3D analytics.
The new technology uses decades of expertise to provide real-time visualisation of the implant during surgery, aligning it with the pre-operative plan. Navigation visibility ensures precise execution and provides neurosurgeons more confidence in achieving surgical goals, ultimately improving the outcome for future patients.
> This exciting partnership provides neurosurgeons with the required training to use cutting-edge surgical technology and will support gold standard patient care. Additionally, this partnership supports King’s NeuroLab’s ongoing training of neurosurgery residents within London and the UK using human tissue and state-of-the-art teaching methods.
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> Jonathan Shapey, Clinical Reader, Consultant Neurosurgeon, KCH training lead & KNL lead
Medtronic has partnered with the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences to support research and training in London and nationally.
> The partnership between Medtronic, King's College London (via LIHE), and King's College Hospital drives healthcare innovation through research and technology. It prioritises patient outcomes and effective adoption via comprehensive HCP training, including hands-on experience in a simulated operating room environment, and is continuously fuelling Medtronic's mission of taking healthcare further together.
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> Narendra Gogna, Capital Sales Manager – Enabling Technologies, Medtronic
The Surgical and Interventional Engineering department within the School of Biomedical Engineering & imaging Sciences are delivering this training to neurosurgeons (consultants and senior trainees) from across the UK and Europe.
> Substantial investment from King’s College London, UK funders, and our partners have enabled the development of the cadaveric suite of our Research Department. It is a great pleasure to see close industrial collaborations being fostered, and we look forward to engaging even deeper with national and international companies specialising on surgical and interventional robotics.
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> Professor Christos Bergeles, Professor of Surgical Robotics, Head of Department of Surgical and Interventional Engineering