To date, navigation systems have relied on intra-operative CT
scanning or touch registration of a pre-op CT scan to facilitate 3D
navigation. The study concludes that the preoperative CT-based
spinal navigation system matches the accuracy and safety of the
conventional CT-based intra-operative system. Additionally, it
offers the advantages of a more rapid workflow and lower
intra-operative radiation exposure.
JUPITER,
Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Captiva Spine®, a medical technology organization connecting
healthcare professionals, distribution specialists, and healthcare
facilities with cutting-edge spinal care technology, shares a
recently published study in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
(JNS), affirming the effectiveness of the WatchTower Spine
Navigation System and its novel 2D registration of a pre-operative
CT for real-time 3D surgical navigation compared to navigation
systems that utilize intra-operative CT scanners.
"Eliminating the need for intra-operative
scanners or open registrations for the first time provides a
cost-effective navigation platform for the ASC environment and
community hospital a reality."
Enhanced Precision, Safety, and ASC Economics
Real-time 3D surgical Navigation is emerging as the standard of
care in spine surgery. It has been shown to minimize radiation
exposure for surgeons and staff while enhancing the surgeon's view
of the anatomy.
To date, navigation systems have relied on intra-operative CT
scanning or touch registration of a pre-op CT scan to facilitate 3D
navigation. These methods of importing medical imaging into the
operating room: 1) Require open exposures, in the case of touch
systems, that limit the value of the technology for percutaneous
procedures. -or- 2) An intra-operative CT scanner is required,
which, while preserving percutaneous procedure capabilities, is
cumbersome for surgical workflow and expensive for acquisition.
The WatchTower Spine Navigation System streamlines the surgical
workflow by registering a pre-operative CT scan into the operating
room with 2D c-arm imaging, using a sophisticated algorithm to
provide real-time 3D navigation during surgery. This allows the
surgeon to percutaneously navigate instruments and implants with
enhanced accuracy, reduce intra-operative radiation for the patient
and staff, and do so with the equipment the facility already owns,
a c-arm, eliminating the need to purchase an intra-operative CT
scanner.
Accurate. Efficient. Reduced Radiation. Backed by Clinical
Research.
The registration method and algorithm used in the WatchTower SNS
system was the subject of a recent randomized study comparing it to
an intra-operative CT scan-based system. A team led by Jau-Ching Wu MD, PhD, a Neurosurgeon at Taipei
Veterans General Hospital and Assistant Professor at the National
Yang-Ming University (et al.) has published a study in the Journal
of Neurosurgery: Spine (JNS)1, "Comparison of intraoperative
cone-beam CT versus preoperative fan-beam CT for navigated spine
surgery: a prospective randomized study," highlighting the clinical
utility and benefits of the unique registration method compared to
a commonly available intra-operative CT-based navigation platform.
The study concludes that the preoperative CT-based spinal
navigation system matches the accuracy and safety of the
conventional CT-based intra-operative system. Additionally, it
offers the advantages of a more rapid workflow and lower
intra-operative radiation exposure.
Captiva Spine's ASC-READY WatchTower Spine Navigation System
will be featured at the ISASS (International Society for the
Advancement of Spine Surgery) Annual Meeting held in Miami Beach, FL, April
27-28, 2024.
The President of Captiva Spine, Dale
Mitchell, reflected on the recent JNS article, "The clinical
experience documented in the recent JNS study demonstrates that
excellent outcomes are achieved with the WatchTower SNS platform.
This has profound market implications as it shows that 3D surgical
navigation can be performed using pre-operative imaging without
touch registration or the need for intra-operative CT
scanning."
Mitchell continued, "Eliminating the need for intra-operative
scanners or open registrations for the first time provides a
cost-effective navigation platform for the ASC environment and
community hospital a reality. The WatchTower SNS underscores
Captiva Spine's commitment to providing clinical and economic
solutions to the market."
Get Enabling Technology in Your Facility
For those interested in seeing the ASC-READY WatchTower Spine
Navigation System in action, along with our range of cervical,
lumbar, and SI fusion solutions, Captiva Spine® invites you to
visit our website at www.captivaspine.com/spine-navigation to
schedule a demonstration. We welcome inquiries from healthcare
providers, surgical facilities, and distribution professionals. To
get in touch with us directly, please email our team at
info@captivaspine.com
About Captiva Spine, Inc.
Captiva Spine, founded in 2007, is a privately held medical
device company that brings healthcare providers, distribution
professionals, and surgical facilities together with innovative
spinal care solutions. With a focus on quality, Captiva Spine
strives to create reliable systems that provide clinical and
economical solutions to the spine market.
Captiva Spine – Navigating Today.
1. Published online November 24,
2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3171/2023.9.SPINE23422
Media Contact
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561-277-9480, Dale.mitchell@captivaspine.com, Captiva Spine
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