Search
Menu
Lumencor Inc. - ZIVA Light Engine 3-24 LB

Miniature robotic system improves instrument insertion during brain surgery

Facebook X LinkedIn Email
Gwynne D. Koch

The precise targeting of tumors, lesions and anatomical structures based on CT/MRI imaging is becoming increasingly common for surgical procedures performed through small openings in the skull. However, the 3- to 30-mm diameter of the openings reduces visibility of the target sites and requires the help of support systems for steady, accurate insertion to avoid misplacement of surgical instruments, which can result in hemorrhage and severe neurological complications. Leo Joskowicz, founder and director of the Computer-Aided Surgery and Medical Image Processing Laboratory at The Hebrew...Read full article

Related content from Photonics Media



    Articles


    Products


    Photonics Handbook Articles


    White Papers


    Webinars


    Photonics Dictionary Terms


    Media


    Photonics Buyers' Guide Categories


    Companies
    Published: August 2007
    Basic ScienceBiophotonicsCT/MRI imagingneurologicalNews & Featuresprototype miniature robotic system

    We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.