Implantation accuracy and operative variables in robot-assisted stereoelectroencephalography.

Journal: Journal of neurosurgery
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) procedure provides a unique 3D overview of the seizure-onset zone. Although the success of SEEG relies on the accuracy of depth electrode implantation, few studies have investigated how different implantation techniques and operative variables affect accuracy. This study examined the effect of two different electrode implantation techniques (external vs internal stylet) on implantation accuracy while controlling for other operative variables.

Authors

  • Suk Joon Lee
    1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Philip S Lee
    2Department of Neurosurgery, Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pennsylvania.
  • Amir H Faraji
    3Department of Neurological Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas; and.
  • R Mark Richardson
    1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Vasileios Kokkinos
    Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece.