Computerized graphic display of physiological data collected during human stereotactic surgery.

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Medical Imaging
• Computer Science

Background:

• Stereotactic operations require precise targeting.
• Visualizing brain activity during surgery is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an on-line computerized graphic display for stereotactic operations.
• To enhance the selection of target sites during brain surgery.

Main Methods:

• Developed a real-time graphic display system.
• Integrated serial threshold stimulation data.
• Utilized figurine charts and alphanumeric symbols on sagittal brain diagrams.
• Stored data in a tape library for retrieval.

Main Results:

• The display visually represents brain stimulation results.
• Facilitates informed choice of surgical target sites.
• Allows for retrieval and analysis of various response types.

Conclusions:

• The developed graphic display system improves precision in stereotactic surgery.
• Enhances surgical planning and execution through real-time data visualization.
• Provides a valuable tool for neurosurgical interventions.