Intraoperative Neuronavigation
The neuronavigation - similar to your navigation system in the car - is a computer aided technology which detects the patient in the operating room by using a special camera and creates a synchronization with the medical imaging (neuronavigation MRI / computer tomogram) of patients. The result is a real-time localization and the surgeon steadily sees on the computer in which area the pointing device is located. This technique is routinely used for the localization of the optimal surgical approach.
Procedure:
- Like the nTMS a neuronavigation (synchronization of patient and imaging) is also performed in the operating room. This way, the surgeon can be guided at all times by means of the pointer instrument in the surgical site.
- This supports the operators both in marking the incision, and the intraoperative orientation. The rehearsed nTMS- and DTI fibre tracking records are also visible at any time for the surgeon. Therefore, the information obtained preoperatively ensures a very secure operating.
