Use of cost-effective software for lesion localization in brain surgery: Technical note

J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2024 Apr-Jun;15(2):361-364. doi: 10.25259/JNRP_546_2023. Epub 2023 Dec 26.

Abstract

Lesion localization has been an important aspect of neurosurgery and has advanced significantly with technological evolution. The journey started from the localization of lesion based on clinical findings to the current era where neuronavigation and virtual reality are being used for the purpose. However, the financial implications of these advanced equipments have made them inaccessible for patients in the majority of low- and middle-income countries. The authors describe techniques to use software, which are cost effective and can be used effectively for the localization of a lesion of the brain.

Keywords: Brain surgery; Lesion localization; Neurosurgery; Software.

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