Edina, MN - November 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical InformationSciences, a medical device company focused on improved visualization of brainstructures for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, announced the commencementof its post-market study, the Visualization of the STN and GPi for DBS Surgeryin Patients with Parkinson's Disease (VISION Study). This study aims toevaluate the potential of SIS technology in enhancing the accuracy of DBSimplant placement for patients battling Parkinson's Disease. The VISION Studywill involve the participation of 90 patients across multiple sites, and itrepresents a significant step in the pursuit of improved treatment for thoseliving with this challenging condition.
Millions of people worldwide are impacted by Parkinson'sDisease and it affects their daily lives. DBS has shown promise in managingparkinsonian symptoms, but its success is closely tied to the precision ofimplant placement within the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and globus pallidusinternus (GPi). SIS believes that its cutting-edge visualization technology hasthe potential to significantly improve the accuracy of this procedure,ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Patrick Senatus, a neurosurgeon at Hartford Hospital inHartford, CT, commented, "The VISION Study presents an opportunity toassist surgeons and programming physicians in treating patients withParkinson’s Disease. By enhancing visualization, the accuracy of DBS implantplacement may be improved through further customizing targeting of therapeuticbrain regions. I am enthusiastic about the possibilities that this researchholds."
“Today marks a momentous occasion for SIS. We are proud totake the first step toward demonstrating improved outcomes of DBS surgerythrough patient specific visualization of target structures and leadplacement,” said Brad Swatfager, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our team has worked hard to develop thiscutting-edge technology, and we look forward to collaborating with healthcareprofessionals across the country to explore its full potential and improve theexperience for physicians and patients."
About SurgicalInformation Sciences: Surgical Information Sciences has developed softwaredesigned to enhance clinical images for the visualization of anatomicalstructures of the brain. The software applies deep learning models to predictand visualize the shape and location of the structures and is currently clearedby the FDA and has CE Mark.
For more information about Surgical Information Sciences,please visit our website at www.surgicalis.com.
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