Loop-X for Functional NeurosurgeryTransforming surgery
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Loop-X® is a mobile imaging robot developed for intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging. In functional neurosurgery, before surgery begins, Loop-X can provide imaging for stereotactic frame localization as well as automatic registration for navigation. Once leads are placed, implantation accuracy can be verified with 3D imaging as well as through the Stereo Verify¹ feature, which enables quick and automated 2D lead depth verification.

Design that centersthe patient

When it comes to intraoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) solutions, Loop-X offers the largest bore size on the market at 121 cm, making it easy to monitor and perform functional testing on patients at any time before, during and after surgery. Thanks to its nonisocentric imaging capability, the patient remains the focal point, eliminating the need to position them precisely at the center of the gantry.

Seamless intraoperative registration

Loop-X streamlines surgical workflows by enabling patient registration scans directly in the O.R., eliminating the need for patient transfers during functional neurosurgery. Whether used in combination with Cirq robotics for image-guided surgery (IGS) or in frame-based procedures, the large scan volume and advanced imaging capabilities support precise and efficient registration, integrating into your surgical routine with ease.

Timesaving, automated placement verification

With its unique-on-the-market Stereo Verify feature¹, Loop-X takes full advantage of its robotic functionality to enable automated positioning for 2D crosshair scans. Replacing endless trial and error with a straightforward two-scan workflow, Stereo Verify¹ further improves efficiency in DBS workflows while reducing unnecessary radiation exposure to the team and the patient.

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Imaging workflows in the O.R. with Loop-X

Loop-X Stereo Verify¹Autoconfirm your placement

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Before surgery

Before surgery begins, clinical teams can utilize the advanced features of Loop-X to streamline workflows and focus on patient-centric care.
Loop-X offers nonisocentric imaging, allowing medical professionals to prioritize accurate patient registration without the need to precisely align the patient’s head to the center of the bore.
Whether the stereotactic procedure is frame-based or frameless, Loop-X supports accurate localization of both registration fiducials and frame localizers.
When combined with Brainlab navigation solutions and Cirq®, Loop-X can automate intraoperative image registration.

During surgery

Precision is paramount in functional neurosurgery, where millimeters make all the difference.

Loop-X is designed to enable medical professionals to acquire fast, well-collimated 2D images that support rapid, dose-efficient accuracy verification during the implantation of leads, probes, or electrodes.

Precision alignment of 2D crosshair scans can now be achieved quickly and efficiently with the advanced robotic functionality of Loop-X.

For navigation-supported procedures, Loop-X also allows surgical teams to re-register patients as needed by performing a 3D scan, with fast, automatic registration supporting efficiency and precision.

After surgery

Once the procedure is complete, Loop-X enables surgical teams to perform a final scan of the patient.

The resulting 3D image can be fused and blended with the preoperative plan in Brainlab Elements, supporting the verification of lead or electrode placement within the intended region of the patient’s brain.

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¹ Not yet commercially available

Loop-X for Functional NeurosurgeryTransforming surgerywith mobile robotic imaging