journal article·2025-10-01Open access

A magnetic patch robot with photothermal-activated multi-modality for targeted anti-postoperative adhesion

Tanyong Wei, Yang Hu, Ming Yang, Chaoyang Shi, Chengzhi Hu

Abstract

Abstract Adhesive patches offer an effective approach for wound closure, making them highly suitable for biomedical applications. However, conventional patches often face limitations such as dual-sided adhesion, lack of shape adaptability, and limited maneuverability, which restrict their applications in deeper tissues. In this paper, we develop a magnetic patch robot (PatchBot), for targeted Janus adhesion with tissues. The PatchBot features a unique triple-layer structure, with adhesive, shape-morphing, and anti-adhesive layers, each fulfilling roles to support targeted attachment, enable shape transformation, and prevent unwanted adhesion to surrounding tissues. The Janus adhesion of the PatchBot was extensively demonstrated across a variety of tissues. A localized near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation was used to induce programmable shape transformations. Magnetic actuation of the PatchBot for targeted adhesion was successfully demonstrated in ex vivo porcine stomach tissue. NIR light-activated shape-morphing and multimodal magnetic actuation significantly enhance its maneuverability and adaptability in confined in vivo environments while ensuring the structural integrity of the adhesive surface during deployment. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the feasibility of using PatchBot for targeted wound adhesion, showing its potential for minimally invasive, precision therapies in complex in vivo environments.
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OpenAlex topics: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions · Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques · Hernia repair and management

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