{"title":"[Use of Fusion Imaging in Skull Base Surgery].","authors":"Takashi Sugawara","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In addition to the widespread use of endoscopically monitored magnifying surgery as head-up surgery, a surgically monitored magnification system equipped with 4K3D video technology (the ORBEYE exoscope) is now an option for monitoring magnified surgery. Here, we describe the picture-in-picture function in skull-base surgery. This allows us to simultaneously view exoscopic and endoscopic images on the same screen for safe and rapid surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"300-307"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Intraoperative Utilization of Preoperative Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation].","authors":"Taichi Kin","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020368","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of preoperative virtual reality simulations based on medical imaging for surgical support can be divided into two phases; preoperative and intraoperative. In the preoperative phase, fusion three-dimensional (3D) images constructed from multiple medical imaging datasets are employed to observe the 3D anatomical structures around the lesion and surgical approach in detail. Based on the anatomical findings obtained from fusion 3D images, surgical planning is completed by virtually simulating surgical procedures, such as craniotomy, tissue deformation, and using surgical instruments. In the intraoperative phase, a surgical plan was used. These include tools for displaying surgical plans on intraoperative navigation systems, viewing fusion 3D images on tablet computers, and combining fusion 3D images with the surgical field using mixed-reality technology. This section focuses on preoperative virtual reality simulation and the intraoperative application of 3D image fusion, highlighting efforts at our institution through presentations of illustrative cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"368-376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Imaging Use in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery:Strategies for Visualizing Anatomy and Function].","authors":"Mizuho Inoue, Hirofumi Nakatomi","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Functional preservation is increasingly emphasized in vestibular schwannoma surgery. Achieving this requires preoperative imaging, intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring, and adequate dissection of the layers. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, including diffusion tensor imaging and contrast-enhanced fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition, allows preoperative visualization of the facial and cochlear nerve courses. Additionally, three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed images aid in simulating nerve trajectories relative to tumors within the surgical field. The facial and cochlear nerves were identified intraoperatively through direct observation or electrical stimulation. Preoperative 3D simulations facilitate the identification of nerves and reduce the risk of nerve injury. Tumor resection should begin from the safer petrous side, and sufficient debulking improves the visualization of the tumor-brainstem interface. Identifying the subperineural cleavage plane in the V-zone is crucial to establish an optimal dissection layer for maximum safe resection. However, continuous facial and cochlear monitoring is essential for detecting potential nerve damage. If necessary, the dissection plane should be adjusted, leaving a thin tumor layer to prevent nerve injury. This study provides practical insights into the optimization of imaging use in vestibular schwannoma surgery for functional preservation.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"288-299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The Utility of Hybrid Operating Rooms for the Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases].","authors":"Issei Kan, Naoki Kato, Gota Nagayama, Tohru Sano, Michiyasu Fuga, Shunsuke Hataoka, Toshihiro Ishibashi, Yuichi Murayama","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endovascular neurosurgery has been established as a first-line therapy for cerebrovascular diseases. Although many endovascular procedures can be performed in conventional angiosuites, a sterile and well-prepared environment is needed to perform combined surgical exposure and endovascular procedures for complex neurovascular diseases, such as thrombosed giant aneurysms. Therefore, we established a hybrid operating room (OR) to treat cerebrovascular disease. The first hybrid OR was established in 2003 using a biplane DSA system with a surgical OR table system. A new concept involving the implementation of industrial robot technology in angiography systems was developed in collaboration with Siemens, and a new image-guided surgery environment was established (Robotic DSA). Our hospital currently has three hybrid operating rooms (one with a biplane angiography machine and two with a robotic DSA). This study describes the utilization of hybrid operating rooms for treating cerebrovascular diseases and their disadvantages.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"317-327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The Usefulness of the Intraoperative Neuronavigation System in Awake Surgery for Gliomas].","authors":"Masashi Kinoshita, Mitsutoshi Nakada","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Awake surgery is a valuable surgical approach for gliomas, where the extent of resection and functional preservation significantly influence patient prognosis. To achieve safe and maximal resection, determining the resection area through neuronavigation and awake brain functional mapping is crucial. The three-dimensional (3D) virtual imaging model used for intraoperative navigation proves beneficial during surgery and in preoperative surgical simulation. These imaging models are primarily reconstructed by integrating 3D structural data depicting normal brain anatomy surrounding the lesion, 3D tractography visualizing the white matter neural network, and functional localization data obtained from functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The success of awake surgery relies heavily on a comprehensive understanding of the functional network of the brain and preoperative surgical simulation, with 3D tractography playing a pivotal role in strategizing awake mapping of the cortex and white matter. By correlating intraoperative findings from awake mapping with navigation data, including tractography and functional MRI, further advancements in understanding brain functional anatomy and its clinical applications are anticipated in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"253-262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Use of Fluid Imaging in Endovascular Neurotherapy].","authors":"Tomoaki Suzuki","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recently, neuroendovascular surgery has increased; however, it is impossible to observe aneurysm wall conditions, such as thinning and rupture sites, unlike neck clipping. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a useful tool in endovascular surgery for predicting danger zones in cerebral aneurysms. Moreover, its risk of recurrence is challenging compared with open surgery, especially coil compaction, leading to recanalization and the risk of aneurysm rupture. De novo neck formation in coiled aneurysms has been reported over a long follow-up period. Abnormal hemodynamic stress is associated with the recurrence of treated aneurysms. Here, we introduce CFD analysis as a useful tool for neurosurgeons performing hemodynamic imaging in representative cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"328-339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Pituitary Surgery].","authors":"Masahiro Tanji","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020280","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) improves the pituitary adenoma resection rate (GTR) by detecting small residual tumors and enabling additional resection. Consequently, complete resection is easier to achieve during the initial surgery, which reduces the risk of reoperation. However, the introduction and maintenance of iMRI implies high costs and extended surgical time. In the United States, estimates suggest that the long-term introduction of iMRI in pituitary surgery may lead to cost savings. Further research is needed to explore the added value of iMRI for pituitary surgeries beyond GTR and clarify the criteria for selecting cases that would benefit from iMRI.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"280-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Effective Use of Evolutionary Operating Room].","authors":"Kazuya Motomura, Ryuta Saito","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brain parenchyma tumors, typically gliomas, often arise in eloquent areas and complex regions deep within the brain that are involved in language, motor, and higher cognitive functions. Brain tumor surgery aims to safely remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving brain function. However, invasive brain tumors, such as gliomas, are often difficult to distinguish from the normal brain, and removal of the entire tumor may inadvertently damage the normal brain tissue, resulting in the risk of serious postoperative complications. Additionally, brain tissue is subject to brain deformation, called brain shift, because of cerebrospinal fluid drainage and tumor removal. This reduces the accuracy of neuronavigation during preoperative planning, resulting in differences in the exact locations of the tumor and nerve fibers. Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enabled to identify the exact tumor position and residual tumor in real-time perioperatively, compared to surgery that relies on the surgeon's experience and skill, enabling highly accurate surgery. Moreover, the fusion and comparison of preoperative images and latest intraoperative MRI images enable the accurate evaluation of tumor location and safe tumor removal. Intraoperative MRI imaging-assisted techniques that can capture residual tumor morphology and awake surgery that preserves brain function should be integrated to complement each other's roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"385-390"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Image-guided Brain Tumor Surgery with Intraoperative MRI].","authors":"Ryo Hiruta, Masazumi Fujii","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) is an invaluable modality that enhances quality control and assurance in neurosurgical procedures. Its principal function is to recalibrate navigational datasets, compensating for brain shift and ensuring optimal surgical precision throughout the procedure. Additionally, iMRI facilitates the intraoperative assessment of surgical endpoints, such as confirming the extent of resection and verifying whether gross total resection has been achieved. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in detecting occult intraoperative complications, including intraprocedural hemorrhage, which might not be evident through direct visual assessment alone. In glioma surgery, the integration of iMRI significantly improves resection quality and may lead to prolonged overall and progression-free survival. This has led to recommending iMRI in established U.S. clinical guidelines. Stringent adherence to magnetic field safety protocols is paramount when implementing iMRI systems. It is crucial to prohibit the presence of ferromagnetic surgical instruments and use of MR-compatible devices within the 5-gauss line to avoid potentially catastrophic projectile incidents or equipment malfunctions. Furthermore, establishing comprehensive institutional protocols and rigorous training programs for all personnel is mandatory to ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain procedural integrity.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"241-252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Real-Time Intraoperative Fluorescence Diagnosis and Surgical Techniques for Brain and Spinal Tumors Using Indocyanine Green].","authors":"Jun Muto, Yutaka Mine, Yuichi Hirose","doi":"10.11477/mf.030126030530020308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530020308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article discusses the development and clinical application of intraoperative fluorescence-guided diagnosis for brain and spinal tumors using indocyanine green (ICG). The Delayed Window ICG (DWIG) technique enhances tumor visualization during surgery, improving resection accuracy and prognosis. By exploiting ICG's selective tumor accumulation and its correlation with MRI gadolinium contrast, DWIG enables real-time identification of tumor boundaries. This technique has demonstrated utility in various tumor types and post-radiation necrosis. Future integration with artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies may bring advanced surgical precision and support. Expanding ICG applications in brain and spinal tumor surgeries appears to improve both safety and treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":35984,"journal":{"name":"Neurological Surgery","volume":"53 2","pages":"308-316"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}