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Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Published on: October 14, 2022
How do I do it? Real-time three-dimensional robotic C-arm navigation for ventriculoperitoneal shunting
Jae Hwan Lee1, Ssu-Yu Chen2, Sheng-Jia Huang1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, No 135 Nanhsiao Street, Chuanghua City, 50006, Taiwan.
Background:
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are commonly used for managing hydrocephalus, with mechanical dysfunction being the most common cause of complications that require revision. A VP shunt placed using a real-time three-dimensional (3D) robotic C-arm navigation system may have better outcomes and fewer complications.
Methods:
In this technical note, we introduced the workflow of the use of the real-time 3D robotic C-arm navigation system for ventriculoperitoneal shunting.
Conclusion:
The real-time 3D robotic C-arm can provide a more precise approach to the target. Furthermore, this technique may lower the risk of complications and increase the success rate of shunt placements.
