This document discusses how computers are used to assist neurosurgery. It describes how computers are used for preoperative planning through 3D simulations to model procedures and discuss plans to avoid unexpected issues during surgery. Computers also help with mapping parts of the brain and marking locations using databases to compare anatomy and minimize mistakes. Additionally, telemanipulators allow surgeons to remotely operate robots for precise micro neurosurgery such as removing small brain tumors.

1. Computer assisted
neurosurgery
AleksandraKukrka
RN 18/11

2. Concept
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Computers and neurosurgery
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Today and past
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Tools
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Preoperative planning
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Mapping
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Telemanipulator

3. Computers and neurosurgery
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Everyday computer
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Use in science fields
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Less known to us
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Neurosurgery
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Nervous system,the brain and spinal
cord

4. Past

5. Today

6. Preoperative planning
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Before surgery starts
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3D body simulation
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Model, discuss
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Less unexpected

7. Preoperative planning

8. Mapping
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Computer database
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Getting anatomy map
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Mark parts of head
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Compare
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Devices to mark head
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Less mistakes

9. Telemanipulator
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Robot operated by person
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Micro neurosurgery
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Small brain tumors
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Precise and accurate

10. Telemanipulator