Computer Assisted Sinus Surgery

The InstaTrak Surgical Navigation System is an advanced technology used during Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Cranial and Spine procedures. Surgeons use the system to clearly visualize the patient's anatomy and the exact position of their surgical instruments within the anatomy.

The InstaTrak system is made up of a high-powered computer system, specialized software, and patented electromagnetic tracking technology. Electromagnetic tracking can be compared to a global positioning system (GPS) in a car, which allows the driver to see his or her exact location on a virtual roadmap.

In surgical navigation, medical images created by CT, MRI, or Fluoroscopic imaging systems are used to build an anatomical "roadmap". As the surgeon's instruments travel within the patient's body during a procedure, the InstaTrak system tracks their exact position, which is displayed on a high-definition monitor in the surgical suite or operating room. With the ability to track surgical instrumentation, surgeons can more safely perform delicate procedures without damaging critical surrounding structures such as arteries and nerves.

Advancements in surgical navigation have many benefits for both the surgeon and patient, but none more important than allowing surgeons to safely treat many conditions that years ago would have been considered impossible.

For more information on the InsaTrak, visit the GE web site here

 

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