Analysis of the Technical Accuracy of a Patient-Specific Stereotaxy Platform for Brain Biopsy

Author:

Müller Marcel1ORCID,Winkler Dirk2,Möbius Robert2,Werner Michael1ORCID,Drossel Welf-Guntram1,Güresir Erdem2ORCID,Grunert Ronny12

Affiliation:

1. Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Nöthnitzer Straße 44, D-01187 Dresden, Germany

2. Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Clinic of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany

Abstract

The use of stereotactic frames is a common practice in neurosurgical interventions such as brain biopsy and deep brain stimulation. However, conventional stereotactic frames have been shown to require modification and adaptation regarding patient and surgeon comfort as well as the increasing demand for individualized medical treatment. To meet these requirements for carrying out state-of-the-art neurosurgery, a 3D print-based, patient-specific stereotactic system was developed and examined for technical accuracy. Sixteen patient-specific frames, each with two target points, were additively manufactured from PA12 using the Multi Jet Fusion process. The 32 target points aim to maximize the variability of biopsy targets and depths for tissue sample retrieval in the brain. Following manufacturing, the frames were measured three-dimensionally using an optical scanner. The frames underwent an autoclave sterilization process prior to rescanning. The scan-generated models were compared with the planned CAD models and the deviation of the planned target points in the XY-plane, Z-direction and in the resulting direction were determined. Significantly lower (p < 0.01) deviations were observed when comparing CAD vs. print and print vs. sterile in the Z-direction (0.17 mm and 0.06 mm, respectively) than in the XY-plane (0.46 mm and 0.16 mm, respectively). The resulting target point deviation (0.51 mm) and the XY-plane (0.46 mm) are significantly higher (p < 0.01) in the CAD vs. print comparison than in the print vs. sterile comparison (0.18 mm and 0.16 mm, respectively). On average, the results from the 32 target positions examined exceeded the clinically required accuracy for a brain biopsy (2 mm) by more than four times. The patient-specific stereotaxic frames meet the requirements of modern neurosurgical navigation and make no compromises when it comes to accuracy. In addition, the material is suitable for autoclave sterilization due to resistance to distortion.

Funder

European Fund for Regional Development

State of Saxony

Publisher

MDPI AG

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