Design and fabrication of a focused ultrasound device for minimallyinvasive neurosurgery: Reporting a second, miniaturized and mrcompatible prototype with steering capabilities

Molly Acord, Tarana Parvez Kaovasia, Nao Gamo, Tim Xiong, Eli Curry, Fariba Aghabaglou, Kyle Morrison, Betty Tyler, Mark Luciano, Amir Manbachi

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Abstract

Many surgeons are faced with inoperable or only partially operable brain lesions, such as tumors. Even when surgery is feasible, patient outcomes are greatly affected by blood loss or infection. This has led many physicians toward non- or minimally-invasive surgery, which demands specialized toolkits. Focused ultrasound has great potential for assisting in such procedures due to its ability to focus a few centimeters away from the surface of the transducer. In a prior study, we developed a focused ultrasound prototype that could fit within a BrainPath trocar, specifically made for minimally invasive brain surgery. Here, we present the design and fabrication of a second prototype that reduces size, is MR-compatible, and has electronic steering capabilities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9780791884812
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Apr 12 2021Apr 15 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021

Conference

Conference2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period4/12/214/15/21

Keywords

  • Electronic steering
  • Focused ultrasound
  • MR-compatible
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Neurosurgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering

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