Background: The preoperative preparation of the planning dataset for frame-based stereotactic brain biopsy is often associated with logistical effort and burden on the patient. Intraoperative imaging modalities need to be investigated to overcome these limitations.
Objective: The objective of the study was to develop and apply a new method for the intraoperative acquisition of the planning dataset with the multiaxial robotic C-arm system Artis zeego.
Methods: An indication-customized dose-reduced protocol for Artis zeego was developed and implemented into the workflow. A sample of 14 patients who had undergone intraoperative imaging with Artis zeego was analyzed. A sample of 10 patients with conventional preoperative imaging by cranial computed tomography (CT) was used as a control group. Outcomes were compared with regard to target deviation, diagnostic value of the biopsies, complications, and procedure time.
Results: In all patients, a suitable intraoperative planning dataset could be acquired with Artis zeego. Total procedure time was shorter for the Artis zeego group ( = 0.01), whereas time in the operating room area was longer in the Artis zeego group ( = 0.04). Biopsy results were diagnostic in 12 patients (86%) in the Artis zeego group and in 8 patients (80%) in the control group. There were no significant differences in target size, trajectory length, or target deviation.
Conclusion: Intraoperative imaging for frame-based stereotactic brain biopsy with Artis zeego is an easy and feasible method. Accuracy is comparable to conventional CT, whereas radiation exposure could be additionally reduced. It allows a significant reduction of the total procedure length and improves the comfort for the patient and staff.
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