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Groundbreaking Surgical Theater 3-D Simulator Patented C LEVELAND-BASED STARTUP, S U R G I C A L T heater, LLC, re cent ly a n nou nce d t he allowance of a United States patent that covers transforming any given patient���s own static CT and MR images into a realistic, interactive, 3-D computer-based model of that patient. The premier neurosurgery imaging platform, known as the Selman Surgical Rehearsal Platform���, was launched at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2012 annual meeting in Chicago in October. This first Surgical Rehearsal Platform allows surgeons to plan and rehearse microsurgical techniques for clipping intracranial aneurysms and extracting brain tumors. Using standard scanned images from any patient, the Platform generates 3-D images that enable the accurate modeling of interactions between life-like tissue and surgical instruments. The tissue responds ���naturally��� to actions taken by the surgeon, thus allowing accurate pre-surgery planning and rehearsal. The unique software utilizes flight simulator technology to permit remote connection of multiple platforms; participants anywhere in the world can simultaneously view and practice the same case with real-time feedback and collaborate on the planning of a specific surgery case. The platform was developed in conjunction with neurosurgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Research is currently being conducted on utilization of the platform in complex brain tumor cases. More work is underway to permit rehearsal of other intracranial procedures, including expanded endonasal skull base surgery, microvascular decompressions as well as complex spinal surgery. ��� BruceMcDowell adds value Brouse T/F? to your health care business. The health care industry constantly faces new and complex challenges. Brouse McDowell���s health care law practice group proactively counsels and advises a wide array of health care clients, including multi- and single-physician groups, hospitals, health systems, ancillary service providers, long term care facilities, medical device companies and durable medical equipment and supply companies. For more information, please contact: Daniel K. Glessner, Esq., Practice Chair 330.535.5711 x316 dglessner@brouse.com or Christopher M. Huryn, Esq. 330.535.5711 x389 churyn@brouse.com Collective Experience. Collaborative Culture. Creative Solutions. Akron ��� Cleveland ��� Avon ��� www.brouse.com JANUARY- FEBRUARY 2013 ��� MDNEWS.COM ��� MD News Cleveland/Akron/Canton |7