Cirq® is a robotic surgical system designed to assist surgeons precisely when and where support is needed. For cranial biopsies, the Cirq Robotic Alignment Module automatically aligns to patient-specific trajectories to guide tracked biopsy instruments and can thereby support increased patient comfort compared to frame-based cranial biopsy procedures.
Cirq® is a robotic surgical system designed to assist surgeons precisely when and where support is needed. For cranial biopsies, the Cirq Robotic Alignment Module automatically aligns to patient-specific trajectories to guide tracked biopsy instruments and can thereby support increased patient comfort compared to frame-based cranial biopsy procedures.
Cirq boosts alignment accuracy as software visually guides users toward the region of interest. Before the surgery, Elements Trajectory Planning supports in defining the right trajectories. During the procedure, real-time visualization of the biopsy window guides surgeons toward the predefined biopsy target. Other trajectories can also be acquired using a virtual instrument offset.
The custom drill guide helps keep incisions minimally invasive while the dedicated biopsy anchor for the skull adds stability to the frameless setup. Cirq can also track pre-calibrated biopsy needle insertion and biopsy positions can be saved with a simple click of a button.
“The Cirq robotic alignment system, combined with bone screw fiducial registration, provides a safe and highly accurate method for brain tumor biopsies in children.”
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Interchange modules for more flexibility
The future of robotic surgery is modular. With its interchangeable modules, Cirq is a highly adaptable and versatile robotic surgical system.
Kinematic Unit
Precisely translates motor movement of Cirq Robotic Alignment Module with zero mechanical backlash
Cirq Robotic Alignment Module
Application specific, interchangeable module that enables precise robotic alignment to preplanned trajectories
Tracking array
Highly accurate tracking array with locking mechanisms for rotational and longitudinal movement of guide tube
Bone anchor
Fixates trajectory based on patient anatomy. Locking mechanism stabilizes biopsy needle when taking a tissue sample.
Biopsy needle
Pre-calibrated biopsy needle for navigated tumor sample extraction in cranial biopsies
Product Features
Maximizing the potential of stereotaxy for cranial biopsies
Cranial biopsies require a high level of accuracy to reach the intended target while sparing surrounding critical structures in the brain. Stereotaxy is a tool that can be used to guide instruments accurately to a preplanned trajectory while keeping the incisions small. However, stereotactic devices can require a lot of expertise and manual steps to set the instrument guide to the preplanned trajectory.
As a robotic surgical assistant, Cirq addresses the challenges in cranial biopsies through the combination of advanced planning features, accurate registration options and real-time optical tracking to facilitate precise stereotactic procedures.
More than just positioning guidance
Real time tracking of the Biopsy Needle allows for constant visualization of the cutting window’s position to ensure full control of the sample collection. Acquiring the position of the sample can add valuable information for the histology or during the resection.
However, the Brainlab navigation software and Cirq work in tandem to not only provide trajectory-based positioning guidance, but also to perform the last, most critical alignment step with robotic accuracy.
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Product Features
Set the right depth, secure the right position
Setting the right depth for the drill stop is crucial to ensure safe drilling. The Bone Overlay and Bone Ruler 1 intuitively display the required information at the right time in the workflow. Then, the smart in-line measurement bone ruler helps users set the right drill depth.
After that, the bone anchor fixates the biopsy needle in relation to patients’ anatomy and locks it in place during sample collection.
Automatic assistance anytime, anywhere
As a slim and modular robotic platform, Cirq fits into almost any operating room allowing surgeons to leverage the advantages of robotics for all kinds of procedures – standard to complex. The system attaches easily to most O.R. tables and accommodates multiple imaging devices.
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