Neurosurgical navigation system using physics-informed intraoperative brain deformation tracking

Abstract

The present invention relates to a neurosurgical navigation system (1) designed to enhance neurosurgical precision by employing physics-based modeling and sophisticated algorithms to predict and adapt to brain deformation in real-time, ensuring continuous, accurate updates on organ and tumour locations. The system integrates preoperative imaging data with intraoperative instrument tracking using cameras and microscope to provide navigation without the need for additional intraoperative imaging such as MRI, CT-scans, ultrasound. This reduces radiation exposure, enhances patient outcomes, optimizes surgical workflow, lowers the operation cost, and shortens its time. The system comprises a preoperative planning sub-system (10) and a real-time, intraoperative navigation sub-system (20), offering unparalleled adaptability and precision in neurosurgery.