Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 3, 2026

Establishment of Orthotopic Patient-derived Xenograft Models for Brain Tumors using a Stereotaxic Device
07:44

Establishment of Orthotopic Patient-derived Xenograft Models for Brain Tumors using a Stereotaxic Device

Published on: May 2, 2025

Computer-assisted and frameless stereotaxy: the initial Australian experience.

M F Pell1, J W Brennan

  • 1Douglas Miller Department of Neurosurgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
|July 23, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Frameless stereotactic neurosurgery systems, like the Radionics Operating Arm, enable minimally invasive procedures. This technology simplifies complex surgeries, offering surgeons enhanced control within the sterile operating field.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Early recurrence from stereotactic aspiration of a colloid cyst of the third ventricle.

Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia·2001
Same author

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the spine presenting as cervical myelopathy: case report.

Neurosurgery·2001
Same author

Cerebrospinal fluid leak after acoustic neuroma surgery: influence of tumor size and surgical approach on incidence and response to treatment.

Journal of neurosurgery·2001
Same author

Unruptured intracranial aneurysms: appraisal of the literature and suggested recommendations for surgery, using evidence-based medicine criteria.

Neurosurgery·2000
Same author

Recurrent stenosis of common carotid-intracranial internal carotid interposition saphenous vein bypass graft caused by intimal hyperplasia and treated with endovascular stent placement. Case report and review of the literature.

Journal of neurosurgery·1999
Same author

Endoscopic transsphenoidal approach to the pituitary fossa technical note.

Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia·1996

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Technology
  • Computer-Assisted Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery and computer integration are driving advancements in neurosurgery.
  • Frameless stereotactic systems offer alternatives to traditional frame-based approaches.
  • The Radionics Operating Arm System has been utilized since 1994.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use of the Radionics Operating Arm System in stereotactic neurosurgery.
  • To assess the system's efficacy in various neurosurgical procedures.
  • To highlight the advantages of computer-assisted frameless stereotactic systems.

Main Methods:

  • The Radionics Operating Arm System was employed in 106 cases.
  • Procedures included stereotactic biopsy, lesion localization, and tumor resection.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026

Establishment of Orthotopic Patient-derived Xenograft Models for Brain Tumors using a Stereotaxic Device
07:44

Establishment of Orthotopic Patient-derived Xenograft Models for Brain Tumors using a Stereotaxic Device

Published on: May 2, 2025

  • The system utilizes mechanical digitizers and an 'arm-as-mouse' software interface.

    • Main Results:

    • The system facilitated stereotactic biopsy, lesion localization, and volumetric tumor resection.
    • It proved versatile for both framed-based and frameless stereotactic procedures.
    • Surgeons maintained control of the computer program within the sterile field.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-assisted frameless stereotactic systems are integral to modern neurosurgery.
    • The Radionics Operating Arm System offers simplicity and enhanced surgeon control.
    • This technology supports minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions effectively.