UH performed the first case using the system Nov. 10. The Stealth Autoguide cranial robotic platform is designed for surgeries on adult and pediatric patients with neurological conditions. Using the platform, a surgeon can place an electrode or catheter in the brain or perform a biopsy with more precise movements while receiving continuous real-time visualization and feedback through the computer.
UH brain tumor and neuro-oncology center director Andrew Sloan, MD, said Medtronic chose the health system to begin using the tech because of its experience with laser interstitial thermal therapy, which is a technique used to treat primary and metastatic brain tumors that are hard to reach with conventional surgery.
More articles on health IT:
Former Cleveland Clinic CIO on retail competition: Hospitals must make digital changes or ‘become relic of the past’
States ranked by tech, science capabilities
COVID-19 vaccines must be accompanied by public education campaigns, experts say
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
