TY - JOUR
T1 - Implantation accuracy of novel polyimide stereotactic electroencephalographic depth electrodes—a human cadaveric study
AU - Kullmann, Aura
AU - Akberali, Farida
AU - Van Gompel, Jaime J.
AU - McGovern, Robert A.
AU - Marsh, W. Richard
AU - Kridner, Debra
AU - Diaz-Botia, Camilo A.
AU - Park, Michael C.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
2024 Kullmann, Akberali, Van Gompel, McGovern, Marsh, Kridner, Diaz-Botia and Park.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Introduction: Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses depth electrodes stereotactically implanted into brain structures to map the origin and propagation of seizures in epileptic patients. Implantation accuracy of sEEG electrodes plays a critical role in the safety and efficacy of the procedure. This study used human cadaver heads, simulating clinical practice, to evaluate (1) neurosurgeon's ability to implant a new thin-film polyimide sEEG electrode according to the instructions for use (IFU), and (2) implantation accuracy. Methods: Four neurosurgeons (users) implanted 24 sEEG electrodes into two cadaver heads with the aid of the ROSA robotic system. Usability was evaluated using a questionnaire that assessed completion of all procedure steps per IFU and user errors. For implantation accuracy evaluation, planned electrode trajectories were compared with post-implantation trajectories after fusion of pre- and postoperative computer tomography (CT) images. Implantation accuracy was quantified using the Euclidean distance for entry point error (EPE) and target point error (TPE). Results: All sEEG electrodes were successfully placed following the IFU without user errors, and post-implant survey of users showed favorable handling characteristics. The EPE was 1.28 ± 0.86 mm and TPE was 1.61 ± 0.89 mm. Long trajectories (>50 mm) had significantly larger EPEs and TPEs than short trajectories (<50 mm), and no differences were found between orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Accuracies were similar or superior to those reported in the literature when using similar experimental conditions, and in the same range as those reported in patients. Discussion: The results demonstrate that newly developed polyimide sEEG electrodes can be implanted as accurately as similar devices in the marker without user errors when following the IFU in a simulated clinical environment. The human cadaver ex-vivo test system provided a realistic test system, owing to the size, anatomy and similarity of tissue composition to that of the live human brain.
AB - Introduction: Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses depth electrodes stereotactically implanted into brain structures to map the origin and propagation of seizures in epileptic patients. Implantation accuracy of sEEG electrodes plays a critical role in the safety and efficacy of the procedure. This study used human cadaver heads, simulating clinical practice, to evaluate (1) neurosurgeon's ability to implant a new thin-film polyimide sEEG electrode according to the instructions for use (IFU), and (2) implantation accuracy. Methods: Four neurosurgeons (users) implanted 24 sEEG electrodes into two cadaver heads with the aid of the ROSA robotic system. Usability was evaluated using a questionnaire that assessed completion of all procedure steps per IFU and user errors. For implantation accuracy evaluation, planned electrode trajectories were compared with post-implantation trajectories after fusion of pre- and postoperative computer tomography (CT) images. Implantation accuracy was quantified using the Euclidean distance for entry point error (EPE) and target point error (TPE). Results: All sEEG electrodes were successfully placed following the IFU without user errors, and post-implant survey of users showed favorable handling characteristics. The EPE was 1.28 ± 0.86 mm and TPE was 1.61 ± 0.89 mm. Long trajectories (>50 mm) had significantly larger EPEs and TPEs than short trajectories (<50 mm), and no differences were found between orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Accuracies were similar or superior to those reported in the literature when using similar experimental conditions, and in the same range as those reported in patients. Discussion: The results demonstrate that newly developed polyimide sEEG electrodes can be implanted as accurately as similar devices in the marker without user errors when following the IFU in a simulated clinical environment. The human cadaver ex-vivo test system provided a realistic test system, owing to the size, anatomy and similarity of tissue composition to that of the live human brain.
KW - epilepsy
KW - ex-vivo models
KW - implantation accuracy
KW - sEEG
KW - sEEG-guided radiofrequency ablation
KW - stereotactic implantation
KW - usability
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U2 - 10.3389/fmedt.2024.1320762
DO - 10.3389/fmedt.2024.1320762
M3 - Article
C2 - 38456122
AN - SCOPUS:85186923549
SN - 2673-3129
VL - 6
JO - Frontiers in Medical Technology
JF - Frontiers in Medical Technology
M1 - 1320762
ER -