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¹Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, UK. hayriye.cagnan@clneuro.ox.ac.uk

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An automated algorithm accurately identifies the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using microelectrode recording (MER) features during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. This reliable method aids in precise surgical targeting and could be used intra-operatively.

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Computational Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Microelectrode recording (MER) is crucial for refining target localization in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Accurate identification of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is essential for effective DBS therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate an unsupervised algorithm for automated STN detection using MER data.
To assess the accuracy and reliability of the algorithm in identifying STN borders.

Main Methods:

An unsupervised algorithm utilizing background noise, firing rate, and power spectral density from MER data.
A threshold-based method to detect STN dorsal and ventral borders, assigning confidence levels.
Application of the algorithm to 258 trajectories from 84 STN DBS implantations.

Main Results:

The automated algorithm identified the STN in 238 out of 258 trajectories, closely matching surgical annotations (239 trajectories).
An overall agreement of 88% was achieved between automated and surgical annotations.
The algorithm demonstrated high accuracy with 231 true positives, 12 true negatives, 7 false positives, and 8 false negatives.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithm is accurate and reliable for automated STN identification and border localization.
This automated approach shows potential for on-line, intra-operative use in DBS surgery.
The findings support the integration of automated MER analysis into surgical workflows for improved precision.