====== Stereotaxy ======

Stereotaxy describes a [[neurosurgical procedure]] that is characterized by image-guided and computer-assisted targeting systems to ensure the exact [[position]] of the patient in relation to the therapy device.

see [[Stereotactic surgery]].

see [[Robotic Stereotaxy]].

Stereotaxy is a [[neurosurgical technique]] that can take several hours to reach a specific [[target]], typically utilizing a mechanical [[frame]] and guided by preoperative [[imaging]]. An error in any one of the numerous steps or deviations of the target [[anatomy]] from the preoperative plan such as [[brain shift]] (up to mm), may affect the targeting accuracy and thus the treatment effectiveness
((Li G, Su H, Cole GA, Shang W, Harrington K, Camilo A, Pilitsis JG, Fischer GS.
Robotic system for MRI-guided stereotactic neurosurgery. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng.
2015 Apr;62(4):1077-88. PubMed PMID: 25376035; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4428978.
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