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- Title
Evaluation of the precision of navigation-assisted endoscopy according to the navigation tool setup and the type of endoscopes.
- Authors
Chavaz, Lara; Davidovic, Alioucha; Meling, Torstein R.; Momjian, Shahan; Schaller, Karl; Bijlenga, Philippe; Haemmerli, Julien
- Abstract
Object: Preoperative image-based neuronavigation-assisted endoscopy during intracranial procedures is gaining great interest. This study aimed to analyze the precision of navigation-assisted endoscopy according to the navigation setup, the type of optic and its working angulation. Methods: A custom-made box with four screws was referenced. The navigation-assisted endoscope was aligned on the screws (targets). The precision on the navigation screen was defined as the virtual distance-to-target between the tip of the endoscope and the center of the screws. Three modifiers were assessed: (1) the distance D between the box and the reference array (CLOSE 13 cm – MIDDLE 30 cm – FAR 53 cm), (2) the distance between the tip of the endoscope and the navigation array on the endoscope (close 5 cm – middle 10 cm – far 20 cm), (3) the working angulation of the endoscope (0°-endoscope and 30°-endoscope angled at 90° and 45° with the box). Results: The median precision was 1.3 mm (Q1: 1.1; Q3: 1.7) with the best setting CLOSE/close. The best setting in surgical condition (CLOSE/far) showed a distance-to-target of 2.3 mm (Q1: 1.9; Q3: 2.5). The distance D was correlated to the precision (Spearman rho = 0.82), but not the distance d (Spearman rho = 0.04). The type of optic and its angulation with the box were also correlated to the precision (Spearman rho = − 0.37). The best setting was the use of a 30°-endoscope angled at 45° (1.4 mm (Q1: 1.0; Q3: 1.9)). Conclusion: Navigated-assisted endoscopy is feasible and offers a good precision. The navigation setup should be optimized, reducing the risk of inadvertent perifocal damage.
- Subjects
ENDOSCOPES; ENDOSCOPY; NAVIGATION; SCREWS; ANGLES
- Publication
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2022, Vol 164, Issue 9, p2375
- ISSN
0001-6268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-022-05276-w