@article {Gomez399, author = {Heldo Gomez and Gene H. Barnett and Melinda L. Estes and Joann Palmer and Mellissa Magdinec}, title = {Stereotactic and computer-assisted neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic: review of 501 consecutive cases}, volume = {60}, number = {5}, pages = {399--410}, year = {1993}, publisher = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine}, abstract = {BACKGROUND Stereotactic and computer-assisted techniques have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many disorders of the brain by directing surgical instruments, the surgeon{\textquoteright}s hands, or focused radiation to an imaged target along predefined routes.METHODS This report reviews the basic principles and techniques of stereotactic and computer-assisted procedures in 501 consecutive procedures.RESULTS Procedures performed include biopsy; decompression of cysts, hematomas, ventricles, and abscesses; {\textquotedblleft}point,{\textquotedblright} computer-assisted volumetric, and frameless stereotactic resection of brain lesions; placement of depth electrodes; treatment of movement or pain disorders; implantation of radioactive seeds in malignant tumors; and radiosurgery.CONCLUSIONS Overall, image-directed stereotactic neurosurgery proved safe, accurate, and versatile.}, issn = {0891-1150}, URL = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/60/5/399}, eprint = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/60/5/399.full.pdf}, journal = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine} }