[Usefulness of Tablet-Type Device Usage during Neurosurgical Practice]

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Medical Technology
• Radiology

Background:

• Intraoperative access to radiological data is crucial for complex neurosurgical procedures.
• Current methods for accessing imaging data can be cumbersome and require external assistance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the utility and ease of use of tablet-type devices for intraoperative radiological data access in neurosurgery.
• To assess the impact of tablet integration on surgical workflow and patient safety.

Main Methods:

• 80 patients undergoing surgery for complex brain and spinal disorders were included.
• DICOM radiological data were transferred to a tablet (Apple iPad) using OsiriX HD or Amira software.
• The tablet was used intraoperatively for direct image browsing by surgeons, protected by sterile packaging.

Main Results:

• Surgeons could easily browse and access patient radiological data directly on the tablet.
• No external assistance was required for image browsing, streamlining the operation field.
• No increase in the incidence of postoperative infections was observed.

Conclusions:

• Intraoperative use of tablet-type devices is easy and beneficial for surgeons performing complex neurosurgical operations.
• This technology improves access to critical patient imaging data during surgery.
• The use of tablets in the operating room is safe and does not pose additional infection risks.