A new magnetically powered robotic microscrew has been developed as a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods for clearing fallopian tube blockages, a major cause of female infertility.
A promising development in fertility treatment has emerged, offering a potential alternative to traditional surgical methods for clearing fallopian tube blockages . Researchers have developed a magnetically powered robotic microscrew to target tubal blockages, a major cause of female infertility that affects millions of women worldwide. By using mechanical motion propelled by a revolving magnetic field, the magnetic microrobot eliminates obstructions.
Compared to traditional procedures, which usually involve the use of catheters and guidewires, the novel method promises a less intrusive alternative. Researchers from the Magnetic Soft Microrobots Lab at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) believe the new technology could improve the way doctors treat tubal infertility and give hope to people who are having trouble conceiving due to clogged fallopian tubes. An estimated 186 million people worldwide suffer from infertility, and between 11 percent and 67 percent of instances in females are caused by fallopian tube occlusion. And guidewires are frequently used in traditional surgical techniques to remove tubal blockages. In order to reach and cure the blockage, these treatments may need the invasive insertion of equipment into the body, which adds complexity and may cause discomfort for patients. The robot gains magnetic qualities for controlled movement after being made of nonmagnetic photosensitive resin and covered with a tiny layer of iron. The robot rotates in response to an external magnetic field, producing translational motion that allows it to navigate through a glass channel that is modeled as a fallopian tube. Researchers report that the robot mimics a normal blockage in the female reproductive system by successfully removing a cell cluster impediment inside the channel. This magnetic control guarantees precise navigation through the fragile, constricted fallopian tube architecture
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