Endoscopic Endonasal Approach in the Smart Cyber Operating Theater (SCOT): Preliminary Clinical Application

A next-generation networked operating room, Smart Cyber Operating Theater (SCOT), has been developed in cooperation with medical engineers that integrates standalone devices, including intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using the OPeLiNK communication interface. Here, we report application of this newly advanced type theater for endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA), along an evaluation our initial experiences. The study population consisted 18 patients parasellar tumor. All underwent surgery via EEA SCOT. During all procedures, various types information, electrophysiologic monitoring, anatomic orientation navigation system, MRI, and images operative field, were collected stored by OPeLiNK. Furthermore, information was shared surgical strategy desk, where a senior neurosurgeon can direct manage procedure real-time. We successfully completed procedures SCOT cases. Using OPeLiNK, operators able to share data, such as obtained intraoperatively instrument position from systems, well neurosurgeons at desk Surgically relevant these sources transmitted through displayed staff. necessary nuances reflected procedures. SCOT, which is considered innovative operation system neurosurgery, enables both quality safety EEA. use may also contribute education young neurosurgeons.