Master Class on Target Planning for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Almaty
On October 2, with the support of MIT and Brainlab, a Master Class on Target Planning for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) was held in Almaty as part of the International Congress on Neuromodulation.
The Congress was organized by the Kazakh Society of Neuromodulation — the first professional platform in this field in Kazakhstan and the national chapter of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS).
The master class was conducted by Professor Atilla Yılmaz (Turkey), who presented a lecture titled “Target Planning for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Approaches, Strategies, and Perspectives.”
Professor Yılmaz is the President of the Association for Research, Development and Patient Education in Neuromodulation, Vice President of the Association for Research and Education in Neuromodulation, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, and Head of the Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center at Medicana International Hospital Atasehir (Istanbul, Turkey).
Brainlab solutions for DBS
Brainlab solutions support clinical teams at every stage of patient care:
- Advanced 3D visualization of anatomy for precise trajectory planning and frame localization;
- Compatibility with electrode implantation systems from third-party manufacturers;
- Support for defining stimulation parameters and intraoperative verification of electrode placement;
- Anatomical segmentation and Fibertracking tailored to each patient’s individual anatomy.
Precision Technologies for Surgeons
• Brainlab Elements Segmentation uses voxel-based analysis of imaging data to create unique anatomical models;
• Fibertracking offers built-in and customizable templates for rapid reconstruction of neural tracts;
• Automatic detection and 3D visualization of electrodes (including Boston Scientific Vercise Cartesia™ directional electrodes) ensure high positioning accuracy.
Integrated Approach
The Brainlab functional neurosurgery solutions portfolio integrates the latest technologies:
- Robotic intraoperative imaging with Loop-X®;
• Advanced planning using the Mixed Reality Viewer;
• Integration with the Boston Scientific DBS portfolio to optimize the entire workflow.
These solutions provide physicians with access to tools for the most precise and personalized DBS treatment for patients.
MIT is the exclusive distributor of Brainlab in Kazakhstan.
