Zhuoliang He, Jing Dai, Justin Di-Lang Ho, Hon-Sing Tong, Xiaomei Wang, Ge Fang, Liyuan Liang, Chim-Lee Cheung, Ziyan Guo, Hing-Chiu Chang, Iulian Iordachita, Russell H Taylor, Wai-Sang Poon, Danny Tat-Ming Chan, Ka-Wai Kwok
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrates clear advantages over other imaging modalities in neurosurgery with its ability to delineate critical neurovascular structures and cancerous tissue in high-resolution 3D anatomical roadmaps. However, its application has been limited to interventions performed based on static pre/post-operative imaging, where errors accrue from stereotactic frame setup, image registration, and brain shift. To leverage the powerful intra-operative functions of MRI, e.g., instrument tracking, monitoring of physiological changes and tissue temperature in MRI-guided bilateral stereotactic neurosurgery, a multi-stage robotic positioner is proposed...
December 10, 2023: Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)