Pituitary fossa locator device
The pituitary fossa locator device addresses the challenges of surgical access by using preoperative CT measurements to facilitate precise and efficient hypophysectomy, reducing surgical time and complications.
WO2025202866A1 Publication Date: 2025-10-02ALMA MATER STUDIORUM UNIV DI BOLOGNA
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2025/053089
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-03-26
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Current methods for locating the pituitary fossa during veterinary hypophysectomy are time-consuming, operationally difficult, and require expensive, specialized instrumentation, making the surgery challenging and less accessible internationally.
Method used
A pituitary fossa locator device with a graduated rod and movable tip, allowing precise identification of the pituitary fossa using preoperative CT measurements, facilitating quick and accurate surgical access.
Benefits of technology
Reduces surgical time by 30% and simplifies the procedure, enabling safer and more widespread performance of hypophysectomy surgeries by reducing reliance on advanced diagnostic instruments and subjective anatomical landmarks.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for locating (100) pituitary fossa in veterinary medicine and a method for locating the pituitary fossa in veterinary medicine by means of such a device.
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