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Use of the NeuroMate stereotactic robot in a frameless mode for functional neurosurgery
1The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK. tv.varma@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk
Background:
The aim of this paper is to describe the use of the NeuroMate stereotactic robot for functional neurosurgery with a novel frameless ultrasound registration system.
Methods:
A retrospective review of the evaluation and clinical use of the NeuroMate stereotactic robot in a frameless mode for functional neurosurgery.
Results:
Prior to its clinical use a phantom study was undertaken to demonstrate an application accuracy of 1.29 mm. Subsequently the robot has been used in 153 functional neurosurgical procedures including 113 deep brain stimulator implantations.
Conclusions:
The NeuroMate stereotactic robot in a frameless mode has sufficient accuracy for a range of functional neurosurgical procedures, including movement disorder surgery.
