New digital tool helps doctors map critical brain functions during tumor removal
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have developed a digital tool called BrainMapp to assist neurosurgeons in identifying critical brain areas during tumor removal. The technology has already been utilized in 31 successful neurosurgical procedures.
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Advancements in surgical navigation tools can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of cognitive or motor impairment during complex brain surgeries.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Autonomous University of Barcelona A new company originating from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Center for Computer Vision (CVC) has developed a digital tool that helps neurosurgery teams identify the areas of the brain that need to be preserved during tumor removal. The project has been developed in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Department at Bellvitge University Hospital and the Cognition and Brain Plasticity research group at IDIBELL, and has been used to date in 31 neurosurgical procedures, 19 of which took place at Bellvitge University Hospital.
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