[Computer-assisted planning for neurosurgery: a clinical study].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the clinical effect of computer-assisted planning for neurosurgery (CAPN).


METHODS
100 groups of directional targets were randomly sampled. The targets' directional three-dimension coordinates measured with CAPN and those measured by traditional reading device were analyzed statistically. CAPN was actualized in 137 cases of stereotactic operation.


RESULTS
The data measured with CAPN and those with traditional reading device were analyzed with two samples. The paired t test showed no statistically significantly difference between the data of targets measured by both methods (t < t(0.05/2,99)=1.984, P >< 0.05). Different kinds of operation based on CAPN were performed upon 137 cases success fully. CAPN was proved reliable. All operations were successful and the clinic effects satisfactory.


CONCLUSIONS
CAPN is accurate and reliable, and has positive effect on the improvement of stereotactic neurosurgery.
Department of Neurosurgery, Navy General Hospital, Beijing 100037, China.
Jixiang
J
Du
Zonghui
Z
Liu
Shiyue
S
Li
Xin
X
Yu
Shubin
S
Qi
Rui
R
Liu
Minghua
M
Zhang
Fugen
F
Zhou
Tao
T
Xu
Wei
W
Zhang
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016896:Treatment Outcome