What is intraoperative imaging?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Our neurosurgeons use special MRI or CT scan machines in the operating room (called intraoperative imaging) to remove brain tumors safely and effectively. Intraoperative imaging enables neurosurgeons to see the brain during surgery so they can remove as much of the tumor as possible without damaging vital areas of the brain.
Neurosurgeons use intraoperative imaging to determine whether they have removed the entire tumor. If they see remaining tumor, they can continue the procedure until they have removed as much of the tumor as possible.
Intraoperative imaging enables neurosurgeons to operate more precisely. This reduces the need for some patients to undergo a second operation. It may also decrease the likelihood that the tumor will recur and minimize surgical complication
Our neurosurgeons use special MRI or CT scan machines in the operating room (called intraoperative imaging) to remove brain tumors safely and effectively. Intraoperative imaging enables neurosurgeons to see the brain during surgery so they can... More -
Dr. Vitaly Siomin of Baptist Health South Florida answered:Intraoperative imaging helps surgeons capture real-time views of the brain during surgery, allowing them to remove the tumor more safely and reduce the chances of needing a second operation.
With intraoperative imaging, neurosurgeons can determine if they have removed the entire tumor. If they see a portion of the tumor remaining, they can continue until complete removal is achieved in the safest manner.
Intraoperative imaging helps surgeons capture real-time views of the brain during surgery, allowing them to remove the tumor more safely and reduce the chances of needing a second operation. With intraoperative imaging, neurosurgeons can determine... More
