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R R Sharma1, C H Davis, P G Lynch
1Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuropathology, Subregional Neuroscience Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston-PR24HT, Lancashire, U.K.
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|November 1, 1994
Summary
The Cosman-Roberts-Wells (CRW-3) system, a CT-guided stereotactic device, enabled successful biopsies and excisions for 74 brain tumor cases with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Devices
- Oncology
Background:
- The Cosman-Roberts-Wells (CRW-3) scanner independent stereotactic system represents an advancement in arc-radius design.
- It is a second-generation computed tomography (CT) guided stereotactic apparatus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the outcomes of 74 supratentorial non-basal tumor suspect cases treated with the CRW-3 system.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this stereotactic apparatus in neurosurgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a simple stereotactic target classification system.
- Employed biopsy, trephine, or mini-craniotomy procedures guided by the CRW-3 apparatus.
- Applied microneurosurgical techniques for tumor treatment.
Main Results:
- Successfully performed biopsies and excisions in 74 cases.
- Achieved extremely low morbidity rates in treated patients.
- Facilitated the development of new microneurosurgical strategies.
Conclusions:
- The CRW-3 system is effective for CT-guided stereotactic neurosurgery.
- This technology allows for minimally invasive tumor treatment with high safety.
- The system supports the advancement of microneurosurgical techniques for brain tumors.
