NEURO NAVIGATION
NEURO NAVIGATION
The term neuronavigation is synonymous with image guided surgery (IGS), computer assisted surgery (CAS) and stereotactic navigation.
You can compare surgical navigation technology to the location and directional tracking system used in cars today. It is, in effect, a GPS system for the surgeon.
As drivers use a GPS to navigate roads, Surgeon uses these images to confirm the position of his instruments in a patient’s body. As Surgeon moves an instrument in the body, the position is precisely calculated. The data is transferred using infrared cameras to a computer in the operating room.
The computer then superimposes the position of the instruments as they are used in surgery onto images of the anatomy displayed on a monitor. This allows Doctor to see the real time positioning of his instruments in three dimensions.
Procedure:
- Before surgery, a diagnostic image (usually a CT or MR scan) is performed. This is then loaded into a computer. The scan is used to create a 3D model of the patient’s anatomy.
- At the beginning of the surgery, Surgeon maps the patient’s anatomy using special techniques and an infrared camera in the operating room. The computer system then links the pre-operative diagnostic image to the patient’s anatomy.
- Using the neuro navigation system as a tool, Surgeon can then see his instruments on the computer image and confirm their exact location at any time.
How do patients benefit from neuro navigation in brain surgery?
- When performing surgery in the brain, the navigation system allows Surgeon to tailor his approach to the structure in the brain, causing minimal disruption or retraction to surrounding tissue.
- The system allows Surgeon to ‘see’ through the scalp, skull and brain so trajectories can be planned.
- It allows Surgeon to see whether he has successfully removed the entire tumor and avoid damage to surrounding healthy tissue during deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- It allows the surgeon to confidently and precisely choose the exact point to place stimulators and other instruments to treat Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders
How do patients benefit from neuro navigation in spine surgery?
- Absolute precision is necessary in spine surgery because of its proximity to the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal navigation helps Surgeon navigate through the bone, while avoiding damage to the adjacent neural structures.
- This not only helps Surgeon perform a minimally invasive procedure, but it allows him to visualise and plan the exact incision and screw placement.
- Surgeon can pass instruments into the vertebrae with more confidence and a higher degree of accuracy.
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Dr. Yasaswi consults at Dr Yasaswi’s Brain Spine and Neuro Centre in HSR Layout
Sector 2. He chooses hospitals in Bengaluru with advanced & innovative technologies for surgeries.
Dr. Vamsi treats conditions involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. dr. vamsi has extensive experience in brain tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, pituitary surgery, skull base surgery, scoliotic correction, spinal deformity surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery.
At Dr. Yasaswi’s Brain, Spine & Neuro Centre, you can consult with a range of super specialist doctors including:
Neurosurgeon & Minimally Invasive Spine surgeon
ENT surgeon
Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon
Obstetric and gynecologic surgeon
Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon
Endocrinologist
Pediatrician
Dentist
General physician
Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and specialized care across these medical disciplines.
Dr Yasaswi offers:
- Experienced surgeons from top hospitals.
- Quick consultations, no long waits.
- Help in choosing affordable quality hospitals for surgery.
- Easy surgery in top private hospitals with travel support.
- Quality online consultations for spine and neurosurgery.
- Budget-friendly options for economical patient choices.
Yes, Dr. Yasaswi’s Superspeciality Centre collaborates with several hospitals, ensuring comprehensive medical care and top-notch facilities for our patients’ well-being.
The doctors, during their hospital interactions, will choose the hospitals that are cost-effective or budget-friendly for the patients.
Yes, we are partnered with a few specific labs whose results are accurate. We also have Home collection services.
We always encourage scheduling appointments for consultations with our doctors, However in case of an emergency, walk-in patients will be accommodated at the end of the day following the completion of scheduled appointments.
Please bring either the printed films or a disc as supplied by your medical imaging provider, if an electronic copy is not available. Please confirm the location of where your scans were done prior to your appointment to determine if we can access images.
Minimally invasive surgery means surgery through a very small incision. There is less trauma and pain due to the minimal disruption of the musculature. patients will experience a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and can return to pre-surgery activity much more quickly.
Recovery varies based on the particular surgery. generally, it is recommended that patients take two weeks off work to recover from any surgery.
Dr. Yasaswi’s Brain, Spine & Neuro Center earns its recognition as a super-speciality OPD clinic through a powerhouse of specialized medical expertise. Our doctors are a league of highly educated professionals. We take pride in having an elite team of extensively qualified doctors, each a specialist in their respective fields. Our team, encompassing Neurosurgeons, ENT Surgeons, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Gastrointestinal Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Pediatricians, and Dentists, each champions their field.This ensures that every patient receives care from medical experts, setting our clinic apart as a hub of excellence in specialized healthcare.