Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Neuronavigation

Intraoperative computer-assisted 3D navigation and guidance system generally used in neurosurgery for tracking surgical tools and localize them with respect to the patient's 3D anatomy. The pre-operative diagnostic scan is used as a reference and is transferred onto the operative field during surgery.

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Abstract

Intraoperative computer-assisted 3D navigation and guidance system generally used in neurosurgery for tracking surgical tools and localize them with respect to the patient's 3D anatomy. The pre-operative diagnostic scan is used as a reference and is transferred onto the operative field during surgery.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Frameless Stereotaxy
  • Stereotaxy, Frameless

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Neurosurgery (1995-2002)
  • Stereotaxic Techniques (1995-2002)

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  1. E04w.525.800.324w
  2. E04w.749w.250w
  3. E05.873.249w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neuronavigation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D038361. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D038361
  2. Neuronavigation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuronavigation
  3. Neuronavigation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1350293