Stereotaxis
Stereotaxis
Stereotaxis (pronounced: steh-ree-oh-TAK-sis) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a three-dimensional coordinate system to locate small targets inside the body and to perform on them some action such as ablation, biopsy, lesion, injection, or stimulation.
Etymology
The term "stereotaxis" comes from the Greek words "stereos" meaning solid and "taxis" meaning arrangement. It was first used in the context of neurosurgery in the mid-20th century.
Procedure
In a stereotactic procedure, the surgeon uses imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scans to create a 3D map of the relevant part of the patient's body. This map is then used to guide the surgeon's instruments to the exact location where treatment is needed. The precision of stereotaxis reduces the risk of damage to healthy tissue and allows for treatment of areas that would be difficult to reach with traditional surgery.
Applications
Stereotaxis is used in various fields of medicine, including neurosurgery, radiology, and oncology. In neurosurgery, it is often used for procedures such as deep brain stimulation, biopsy, and ablation. In radiology and oncology, it is used for targeted radiation therapy and for performing biopsies of suspicious masses.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stereotaxis
- Wikipedia's article - Stereotaxis
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