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BrainLab VectorVision Neuronavigation System: technology and clinical experiences in 131 cases

H K Gumprecht1, D C Widenka, C B Lumenta

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Academic Hospital München-Bogenhausen, Technical University of Munich, Germany.

Neurosurgery
|January 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The BrainLab VectorVision neuronavigation system is a user-friendly tool for neurosurgery, proving effective in 125 of 131 cases. This image-guided system offers high accuracy for localizing targets during brain surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Technology
  • Image-Guided Surgery

Background:

  • Neuronavigation systems enhance surgical precision.
  • The BrainLab VectorVision is an intraoperative, image-guided, frameless localization system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and usability of the BrainLab VectorVision neuronavigation system in neurosurgical interventions.
  • To assess the accuracy and reliability of the system in various neurosurgical procedures.

Main Methods:

  • The BrainLab VectorVision system, utilizing infrared reflection and a computer workstation, was employed in 131 neurosurgical cases.
  • The system provides real-time localization of surgical instruments.
  • It features wireless reflective adapters for instruments, endoscopes, and microscopes.

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Main Results:

  • The neuronavigation system was successfully used in 125 out of 131 cases (95.4%).
  • A target-localizing accuracy of 4+/-1.4 mm was achieved.
  • The system demonstrated high utility in microsurgical operations, endoscopic procedures, biopsies, and catheter placements.

Conclusions:

  • The BrainLab VectorVision system is highly beneficial and user-friendly for routine neurosurgical procedures.
  • Its mobility and accuracy make it a valuable asset in the operating room.
  • The system facilitates precise interventions, particularly for small cerebral lesions.