A study published in October of 2024 concluded that intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) is a useful tool in the identification of the posterior pituitary gland (PPG) during pituitary adenoma resection.*
Focusing on the use of endoscopic endonasal iUS to visualize the PPG during pituitary adenoma surgery, this study sought to identify the importance of the visualization during surgery in the avoidance of complications such as central diabetes insipidus (DI) and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) which can occur due to the manipulation of the PPG.
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Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine
When it comes to brain tumor surgery, precision is paramount to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Traditional imaging techniques, such as MRI scans, are invaluable for mapping out the tumor before the operation begins. However, the dynamic nature of the brain during surgery means these pre-operative images quickly become obsolete. This is where intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) steps in as a game-changer, providing reassurance when it matters most to both the surgeon and the patient.
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Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine
BK Medical continues to encourage and support surgeons incorporating intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) into their daily practice. We are committed to developing innovative ultrasound technology that provides high-resolution images in real time for soft tissue visualization. As iUS grows in popularity in cranial surgery, BK Medical is simultaneously working on improving our utilization in a variety of spinal procedures, ranging from tumor resections to minimally invasive fusion surgery.1
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Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine,
Minimally Invasive Surgery,
Endonasal
Dr. Fran Martinez Ricarte is the Coordinator of Neuro-Oncology and Radiosurgery at the Neurosurgery Service of Vall d’Hebrón University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain. He is a member of the Research Unit of Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research.
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Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine,
AVM Resection,
Hematoma Evacuation,
Craniotomy
Neurosurgeons need clear, real-time imaging during neurosurgical and spine procedures. It is important to have a solution that offers visual guidance to support decision-making at every stage of the procedure.
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Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Brainlab,
Neurosurgery and Spine
Dr. Edward A. Duckworth, MD, MS, FAANS is Director of Neurosurgery for St. Luke’s Health System. He is an intracranial-focused neurosurgeon with fellowship training in cerebrovascular and cranial base surgery, as well as in endovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology.
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Surgery,
bkActiv,
Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine
"Ultrasound is very important for tumor resection because of brain shift and the need to see residual tumor and the tumor border."
Recently, we introduced you to Prof. Geirmund Unsgård, Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). We have talked with Prof. Unsgård about using intraoperative ultrasound in neurosurgery and how the use of intraoperative ultrasound can help account for brain shift during neurosurgery. Today, we are talking with Professor Unsgård about the visualization and planning of tumor resection surgeries.
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Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine,
Tumor Resection
“Brain shift makes it impossible to rely solely on the use of neuronavigation.”
We recently shared a blog post featuring Prof. Geirmund Unsgård, Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Prof. Unsgård has used ultrasound in neurosurgery for over two decades. Read our previous post here.
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Surgery,
Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine,
Brain Shift
"In neurosurgery, you should be sure, and ultrasound gives you
certainty and makes you feel confident as a surgeon."
Geirmund Unsgård is Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he worked for 30 years. For 22 years he served as Chief of the Neurosurgical Department at St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, in Trondheim, Norway. An expert of ultrasound-guided neurosurgery, Prof. Unsgård has used intraoperative ultrasound imaging to guide his neurosurgical procedures for over two decades.
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Surgery,
Active Imaging,
Intraoperative Ultrasound,
Neurosurgery and Spine,
Tumor Resection
