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Evaluation of robotic assistance in neurosurgical applications

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An analysis of usability aspects and accuracy for three different methods of neurosurgical intervention—stereotaxy, neuro-navigation, and robotic assistance—was accomplished in a detailed study including clinicians with different experience levels. Accuracy tests with a specially designed phantom were performed under clinical conditions according to EN ISO 9283. Test scenarios were designed according to a realistic clinical work-flow for the brain biopsy process. This paper presents the results of the accuracy evaluation as well as a discussion of the results and further steps.

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  1. Austrian Center for Medical Innovation and Technology (ACMIT), Integrated Microsystems Austria GmbH, Victor Kaplan-Strasse 2, 2700, Wiener Neustadt, Austria

    G. Kronreif, W. Ptacek, M. Kornfeld & M. Fürst

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Kronreif, G., Ptacek, W., Kornfeld, M. et al. Evaluation of robotic assistance in neurosurgical applications. J Robotic Surg 6, 33–39 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-011-0327-y

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