2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Neuronavigation

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation on neuronavigation given by Eric Butler, a physician assistant at Duke University. He provides an informative overview of neuronavigation, its history, and its applications in neurosurgery. Neuronavigation is a generic term that encompasses several disciplines and is often used for computer-assisted surgery (CAS) or stereotactic surgery. Butler explains the different types of navigation systems, including frame-based stereotaxy and frameless navigation. He emphasizes the importance of accuracy and proper implementation of the system, which requires training and education for the OR staff. Butler also discusses the role of hospital administration, IT departments, and radiology in the implementation of these systems. He encourages individuals to become champions of neuronavigation and to actively involve themselves in the selection, training, and support of the system. Finally, Butler emphasizes the need for surgeons and healthcare professionals to master their trade and not rely solely on the technology, as navigation systems are tools that require skill and expertise to use effectively.

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Eric Ryan Butler, PA-C

Keywords

neuronavigation

Eric Butler

Duke University

computer-assisted surgery

frameless navigation

accuracy in neuronavigation

training for OR staff

implementation of navigation systems

surgeons and healthcare professionals