OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Patients undergoing complex brain and spine surgery at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital now have the benefit of advanced visualization technology. The new imaging system gives neurosurgeons a clearer, more detailed view of delicate anatomy during surgery, helping improve precision while protecting healthy tissue.
The new technology combines ultra-high-definition, 3D imaging with specialized fluorescence-guided visualization and a high-tech microscope to help surgeons more accurately identify tumors and other abnormalities during procedures. For patients with certain cancerous brain tumors, the enhanced visualization allows surgeons to better distinguish cancerous tissue from surrounding healthy brain tissue. This advanced technology supports more complete tumor removal while preserving critical areas of the brain.
“During surgery, this technology gives us great visualization and exceptional clarity of complex lesions, anatomical structures, and tissue characteristics,” said Dr. Luca Debs, an endovascular neurosurgeon at HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists in Ocala. “This is the highest-end microscope that you can find anywhere, and now this small community has access to big-city medicine.”…