SDNDS - Stereotactic Surgery
Computer simulation of stereotaxy.
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SDNDS - Stereotactic Surgery |
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| Stereotactic surgery has historically been performed by
neurosurgons. It is a technique which was developed to permit direct access to various
parts of the brain or spinal cord while minimizing injury to surrounding delicate
structures. High precision stereotactic instruments such as stereotactic guidance frames,
robotic and spatial positioning devices are used to guide the surgeon to specific brain or
spinal cord areas by the use of mathematical localization techniques and computer imaging.
The stereotactic technique can be employed to take out deep-seated brain tumors with a
minimum of damage to the overlying brain. Various precise radiation methods can be used
with the stereotactic technique to treat brain tumors and other lesions in a non-invasive
"bloodless" manner by the use of focused radiation. Some examples include Linac
or GAMMA Knife radiosurgery. Stereotactic surgery is also used for the treatment of
various movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease, Dystonia, Chorea, and others.
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