Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeons at University and Riley Hospitals are currently using the CRW and Leksell stereotactic frames to perform biopsies, aspirate cysts, and deliver intraventricular chemotherapy as well as intracavitary irradiation with P-32. In conjunction with the Department of Neurology, we also perform microelectrode-guided stereotactic deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and have the capability to perform thalamotomies for medically refractory tremor. The Stealth Medtronics unit is being used for frameless stereotactic intraoperative navigation during resections of brain tumors and cavernous angiomas.