ROBITOM-robot for biopsy and therapy of the mamma.

MR-Mammography reaches a high sensitivity in detecting breast carcinomas of 3 mm in size at least. In cooperation with the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of the Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, a manipulator has been developed by the IMB, which combines the advantages of MRM imaging with a minimal invasive biopsy and a possible subsequent therapy. Referring to this ROBITOM I was introduced in November 1999 as worldwide first, precise operating manipulator system in the ISO center of a closed MR, at RSNA in Chicago. Clinical trials started at 22. November 2000. The experiences and results of these tests were brought into the following prototype ROBITOM II, that is currently developed at the IMB. The completion of this Prototype is planned at the end of 2002.