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erforming sinus surgery without a navigation system is like
looking down a dark alley with a flashlight. Yes, you
removed the polyps from the patient's sinus cavity, but
you'll never know exactly how many millimeters your
instruments may have come from causing a catastrophic
brain injury or blinding the patient. That is why I use my image-guided
system on most sinus surgeries I do. For me, operating with GPS-like
S U R G I C A L N A V I G A T I O N
What's New in ENT
Navigation Systems?
These GPS-like devices help surgeons navigate
through the nose using a 3D map created from CT
scans.
Mani H. Zadeh, MD, FACS | Beverly Hills, Calif.
GPS SYSTEM Image-guided surgery
"lets the surgeon see exactly what needs
to be repaired or removed," says Dr. Zadeh.
Mani
H.
Zadeh,
MD,
FACS
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