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Computers and
Neurosurgery
Layla Avalos
History The use of computers in Neurosurgery began in the 1980’s.Telemanipulators are also common in this field.They are machines that act as the doctor’s hands in the
procedure. This helps with precision.
How do Computers Work with Neurosurgery?
Using a patient’s MRI or CT scans neurosurgeons are able to create a 3D model of their brain to plan their surgery.
The program can be manipulated and changed to plan surgical procedures or develop new ones.
Cont.…The program will then later be applied to the
surgery as a guide After the surgeon finishes one task he can
either manually or verbally give a command to the computer to let it know he is finished and can move on to the next step
Reasons to use Computer Science for Neurosurgery
Planning neurosurgery before procedures helps increase precision and lessen risk
It makes smaller incisions which will result in faster recovery time and a less painful recovery
Computer Assisted Imaging
Craniotomy
This is a procedure used to cure brain lesions(an abnormality in the tissue of something) and trauma
In this procedure the neurosurgeon will use the computer to guide him while he removes a piece of skull to have access to the brain
Then a metal plate is used to replace the bone flap
What is it Used for? Craniotomy- treatment for brain diseases.Epilepsy Surgery- if regular treatments do not work
this is the last resort.Laminectomy-procedure used to assess and
decompress the spine.Spinal Fusion- used to fix spinal diseases that can
occur due to genetics or trauma.
Citations• Chir, Minerva. Role of computer technology in neurosurgery. Pub Med. Ed. U.S. National
Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. NCBI, 4 Aug. 2010. Web. 4 Sept. 2014. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20802430>.
• Anonymous. "Computer Guided Neurosurgery." Department of Neurosurgery University of Florida. UF Health, 27 Aug. 2014. Web. 4 Sept. 2014. <http://neurosurgery.ufl.edu/residency/about-us/ clinical-specialties/computer-guided-neurosurgery/>.
• Comprehensive Brain Tumor Program. Mount Sinai Hospital, n.d. Web. 4 Sept. 2014. <http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/neurosurgery/areas-of-care/ comprehensive-brain-tumor-program/treatment/ computer-assisted-imaged-guided-craniotomy-stereotactic-neurosurgery>.