Are there different types of image-guided surgery systems?
Yes. Several companies manufacture image guided surgery systems. The systems are differentiated by software and the applications or procedures they can assist in performing. Is an image-guided surgery system like a robot? Will my surgeon still perform the operation? Image-guided surgery systems are not robotic in design. The surgeon still holds and guides the instruments. It is possible that robotics will be integrated with image-guided surgery systems in the future but all systems are still directly dependent upon the surgeon, performing your procedure. The image-guided surgery system provides a tool that enhances the surgeons ability to perform certain procedures. Why might I request to have my surgeon use an image-guided surgery system for my procedure? Patients may be interested in the use of image-guided surgery for multiple reasons. Image-guided surgery systems can increase accuracy levels in both identifying and removing tumors or lesions and in the placement of implants for spi
