Laser Neurosurgery

MRC Systems is developing a unique method for the treatment of functional diseases of the brain (i.e. Parkinson's). The Picosecond Laser System for minimal-invasive neurosurgery combines the precision of non-thermal laser ablation with accurate stereotactic navigation. It uses a patented computer-controlled stereotactic laser probe for 3D guiding of the laser focus along any shape of the target volume. In addition to the pre-operative image-based stereotactic planning, the target is intraoperatively localised by means of a stimulation electrode. Then, the ablation volume is defined by the neurosurgeon and entered into a powerful software for laser treatment control. The laser focus movement is fully automated. The operation system is equipped with visual operation monitoring for maximum safety for the patient.

SEM of a resected brain tissue
SEM of a resected particle

MRC's patented laser operation system comprises

modern picosecond laser technology
accurate stereotactic navigation
minimal-invasive instrumentation
real-time operation monitoring
powerful controller software
MR compatible stereotactic positioning

MRC's stereotactic laser probe focuses the picosecond laser pulses directly into the target volume. By computer-controlled scanning of multiple laser pulses, the ablation volume can be arranged in any desired target shape. The target area is fragmented into smallest particles, which are removed through continuous irrigation.

Probe in a MR scanner

Important features of the operation system are:

Non-thermal laser ablation with powerful picosecond laser
Computer-controlled 3D guiding of laser focus
Minimal-invasive access to target volume
Accurate stereotactic positioning
Combination with stimulation electrode for target localisation
Ready for interventional MR imaging
Continuous irrigation with intracranial pressure control

Referring literature

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