MRI-based and robot-assisted stereotactic biopsy with intraoperative CT imaging.

Abstract

As a pioneer center in the field of stereotaxy, Sainte-Anne school has always advocated the use of intraoperative imaging for stereotactic procedures to optimize both safety and accuracy. With the advent of intraoperative mobile CT unit, the robot-assisted stereotactic biopsy procedure has been recently updated. Herein, we aim at describing our new surgical procedure that combines robotic assistance (NeuroMate, Renishaw) and intraoperative cone beam CT imaging (O-Arm, Medtronic). Intraoperative imaging with the O-Arm was efficiently incorporated into the workflow. This new equipment leads to optimizing operative time and an easier realization of intraoperative imaging.