Pitfalls of Electrode Implantation using Robotic Stereotactic Assistance (ROSA One) for Deep Brain Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus for Epilepsy and Tips for Successful Surgery

Key Points

• The aim is to identify pitfalls in electrode implantation for deep brain stimulation in epilepsy using ROSA One robotic assistance.
• Performed electrode implantation under ROSA One robotic assistance
• Planned precise pathways for electrode placement
• Monitored surgical time and placement accuracy
• Surgical time was 3 hours and 19 minutes
• Placement accuracy showed deviations of 0.97mm and 0.69mm for left and right sides respectively
• Emphasized the importance of rehearsal and understanding unique challenges with robotic systems