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Digitally controlled neurosurgical operating table--technical note.

H Okudera1, S Kobayashi, K Kanemaru

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Nagano.

Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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A new digitally controlled operating table offers precise neurosurgery positioning. Real-time monitoring via a rotary encoder ensures accurate table adjustments for enhanced surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Engineering
  • Digital Control Systems

Background:

  • Traditional operating tables may lack the precision required for complex neurosurgical procedures.
  • The integration of digital control offers potential for improved accuracy and safety in surgical environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, digitally controlled operating table designed specifically for neurosurgery.
  • To detail the components and functionality of this advanced surgical apparatus.

Main Methods:

  • The apparatus features a digitally controlled motor for table manipulation.
  • A rotary encoder coupled with a central processing unit calculates and displays the table's precise position.
  • The system is compatible with various digitalized computer systems.

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Main Results:

  • The digitally controlled operating table allows for precise, real-time adjustments.
  • The rotary encoder provides continuous monitoring of the table's position.
  • The system demonstrated seamless integration with digital computer systems.

Conclusions:

  • The developed digitally controlled operating table enhances precision and control in neurosurgery.
  • Real-time positional feedback is crucial for optimizing surgical table performance.
  • This technology represents a significant advancement in neurosurgical instrumentation.