Surgical localization and automatic electrode implantation system for DBS based on gradient descent electric field stereotaxis
摘要
One major challenge in brain electrode implantation surgery such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is the absence of real-time 3D imaging during the procedure. To overcome this limitation, a DBS surgical localization and automatic navigation system based on gradient descent electric field stereotaxis (GDEFS) was developed, offering real-time 3D visualization and automated navigation to the target. The hardware system injects current into the target area via electrodes integrated into the DBS surgical instrument, generating a simple electric field within the body. Electric potential data collected via an electric field framework are processed to locate the electrode. Simulated surgical navigation experiments demonstrate a localization spatial error of less than 2 mm and an angular error of less than 1°. This work demonstrates the practical implementation of electric field stereotaxis, transforming its theoretical basis into a fully functional system for real-time 3D surgical navigation in DBS procedures.