A state-of-the-art intraoperative 3D imaging device is among the many innovative surgical technologies enhancing patient care at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
The Medtronic O-arm StealthStation S8 Surgical System for Neurosurgery, an intraoperative 2D/3D imaging device, is enhancing the patient care experience within the newly opened Nicklaus Children’s Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower.
The technology, which is used primarily for pediatric brain and spine surgeries, displays powerful 3D images of the patient’s anatomy during surgery.
When used in combination with a surgical navigation system, surgeons can view in real-time the location of implant devices relative to the patient’s anatomy, confirming optimal placement of hardware while surgery is in progress. Prior to acquiring the surgical system for neurosurgery, imaging to confirm placement of device implants was typically performed after surgery.
South Florida’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be the first pediatric facility in the Southeast to offer a unique feature to the Medtronic O-arm® StealthStation® S8®, Spine Smart Dose. This technology uses machine learning with existing O-arm™ images to reduce radiation by up to 70 percent in cases for both patients and clinical staff. The new system will be used in spine and cranial cases as well as neuro plastic operations.
“At Nicklaus Children’s, we are committed to offering our patients the greatest and safest surgical experience,” said Dr. Toba N. Niazi, Chief of Neurosurgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. “Toward that end, we invest in the best technologies, such as the O-arm® StealthStation® S8®, which enhances the surgeon’s ability to visualize surgical progress, and, in turn, elevates the patient’s experience and result. This equipment also minimizes imaging-associated radiation for our patients and the clinical team, enhancing safety for all.“
Pictured: Dr. Sarah Jernigan, medical director of quality and neurosurgery surgical director of spasticity and movement disorders at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital; Dr. Kristen Stabingas, neurosurgeon at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital; Dr. Toba Niazi, chief and director of neurosurgery and co-medical director of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Brain Institute.
The O-arm® StealthStation® S8® also benefits pediatric patients with unique anatomical structures by providing their surgeons with immediate imaging and additional information about the child’s unique structure. Better visualization provides surgeons with the ability to tailor care to each patient’s needs.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. With more than 850 physicians, including over 500 pediatric subspecialists, the hospital and its network of outpatient centers and offices serve close to 70% of children in the Miami market.
