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Virtual preoperative planning and 3D tumoral reconstruction with Horos open-source software
Derek O Pipolo1,2, Sabino Luzzi3,4, Matias Baldoncini5,6
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Trauma and Emergency Hospital "Dr. Federico Abete", Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Surgical Neurology International
|March 10, 2023
Summary
This study presents a virtual presurgical planning method using free software to improve 3D understanding of brain tumors. This technique enhances surgical precision and patient outcomes by enabling detailed visualization of lesion-anatomy relationships.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Imaging
- Computational Anatomy
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions are crucial for spatial localization of cerebral lesions.
- Understanding lesion-to-anatomy relationships is key for optimal surgical planning.
- Virtual preoperative planning enhances 3D comprehension of neurosurgical pathologies.

