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Robotic-Guided Stereoelectroencephalography for Invasive Epilepsy Monitoring
Published on: June 13, 2025
Robotic application in epilepsy surgery
1Department of Neurosurgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK. m.s.eljamel@dundee.ac.uk
Background:
Epilepsy surgery is cost-effective and dependent on patient selection, localization and meticulous technique. We report the use of a new robotic system in this surgery for the first time.
Methods:
The brain is imaged for both image guidance and robotic application. The robot uses CT-visible reflective fiducials. Registration is performed by image-guided surgery (IGS) system and the robot. The robot is used to insert depth electrodes for intra-operative epileptic focus localization and to localize the temporal horn.
Results:
This technique was used in three patients; the catheter tip was found in the temporal horn in all cases and saved considerable operating time compared to previous experience.
Conclusion:
It is therefore feasible to use the robot to localize the temporal horn and place depth electrodes during epilepsy surgery with greater precision and consistency and potential time savings.
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