Image guided neurosurgery in neuro-oncology.

Author(s): Hoffmann, D., Lebas, J. F., Lavallee, S.

Journal/Book: Bull Cancer. 1995; 82: 141 Rue Javel, 75747 Paris, France. Editions Scientifiques Elsevier. S573-S580.

Abstract: Brain tumor surgery, stereotactic or by resection is based on the precise knowledge of the spatial position of the target and of their relationships with the normal brain structures. Modern computed neuroimaging allows image guidance of neurosurgical procedures, using robots driven by the coordinates of the target and of the entry point. We have developped a stereotactic robot as roell as a robotized microscope which are guided from digitized images. They are used in routine daily practice and will become part of the standard neurosurgical equipment.

Note: Article AL Benabid, Chu Albert Michallon, Serv Neurochirurg, BP 217, F-38043 Grenoble, France

Keyword(s): stereotaxy; microscope; robot; brain tumors

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