Neurosurgical suite of the future. II

The role of imaging in diagnosis and therapy has been accepted by physicians. This favorable reception of minimally invasive procedures resulted in the recognition of the feasibility of image-guided approaches. Although radiology has combined imaging with various novel therapeutic methods, the full use of advanced imaging technology has not yet been accomplished. The current trend is the evolution of integrated therapy delivery systems in which advanced imaging modalities are closely linked with high performance computing. Obviously, the operating room of the future will accommodate various instruments, tools and devices, which are attached to the imaging systems and controlled by image-based feedback.