Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a rapidly evolving specialty that often plays a leading role in adopting new technologies.1 An affinity with technological advances as well as rising case numbers and increased patient expectations of the surgical outcome are the driving forces of change in the field of neurosurgery.
The trend towards minimally invasive interventions and endoscopic treatment methods largely has a significant impact on neurosurgery.2
A pioneer in the field of endoscopic imaging, KARL STORZ offers visualization solutions for minimally invasive neurosurgery as well as micro neurosurgery.
1Kamat et al: The evolution of neurosurgery: how has our practice changed?, British Journal of Neurosurgery, 2013 Dec., 747-751.
2Nikova et al.: The basic steps of evolution of brain surgery, Maedica, 2017 Dec., 297-305.
Highlights
Visualization and Instruments for Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
- À la carte concept for efficient compilation of a customized instrument set
- Diverse 2D telescopes with different directions of view
- TIPCAM®1 S 3D NEURO – 3D endoscopy in 0° and 30°
- Continuous vision thanks to effective lens cleaning systems
- Wide range of standard instruments such as curettes, dissectors, scissors, hooks and knives
Multimodal Visualization – NIR/ICG Vascular Fluorescence-assisted Endoscopy in Neurosurgery
NIR/ICG fluorescence imaging – an OPAL1® technology from KARL STORZ – enables the visualization of vascular structures in real time. The inflow of indocyanine green (ICG) can be made visible with light at wavelengths in the near infrared range.
The use of endoscopic NIR/ICG technology and the administration of indocyanine green (ICG) enables neurosurgeons to identify anatomic structures.
This allows the intraoperative perfusion assessment of tissue, the identification of neurovascular structures, the differentiation of tissue layers between tumors and adjacent structures as well as the visual evaluation of blood vessels and their perfusion.1
The 4 mm NIR/ICG neuroendoscopes are available with diverse directions of view (0°, 30° and 45°) and can be used with both near infrared imaging and standard white light.
1 Catapano et al: Multimodal use of indocyanine green endoscopy in neurosurgery: a single-center experience and review of the literature, Neurosurgery Review, 2017
Visualization and Instruments for Keyhole Neurosurgery
- À la carte concept for efficient compilation of a customized instrument set
- VITOM® 3D system – a revolutionary solution for the visualization of microsurgical and open surgical interventions
- Angled 2D telescopes with thin diameters for space-saving keyhole neurosurgery
- TIPCAM®1 S 3D NEURO – 3D endoscopy in 0° and 30°
- Delicate and ergonomic single-sheath micro instruments with straight or bayonet-shaped design
- Unique TAKE-APART® bipolar forceps with various inserts
Additional information on the specialty
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