State-of-the-Art Intraoperative 3D Imaging Now Offered at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

MIAMI, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medtronic O-arm® StealthStation® S8® Surgical System for Neurosurgery, an intraoperative 2D/3D imaging device, is among the many innovative surgical technologies that are enhancing the patient care experience within the newly opened Nicklaus Children's Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower.

The technology, which is used primarily for pediatric brain and spine surgeries, displays powerful 3D images of the patient's anatomy during surgery. When used in combination with a surgical navigation system, surgeons can view in real-time the location of implant devices relative to the patient's anatomy, confirming optimal placement of hardware while surgery is in progress. Prior to acquiring the surgical system for neurosurgery, imaging to confirm placement of device implants was typically performed after surgery. 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital will be the first pediatric facility in the Southeast to offer a unique feature to the Medtronic O-arm® StealthStation® S8®, Spine Smart Dose. This technology uses machine learning with existing O-arm™ images to reduce radiation by up to 70 percent in cases for both patients and clinical staff. The new system will be used in spine and cranial cases as well as neuro plastic operations.

"At Nicklaus Children's, we are committed to offering our patients the greatest and safest surgical experience," said Dr. Toba N. Niazi, Chief of Neurosurgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. "Toward that end, we invest in the best technologies, such as the O-arm® StealthStation® S8®, which enhances the surgeon's ability to visualize surgical progress, and, in turn, elevates the patient's experience and result. This equipment also minimizes imaging-associated radiation for our patients and the clinical team, enhancing safety for all."

The O-arm® StealthStation® S8® also benefits pediatric patients with unique anatomical structures by providing their surgeons with immediate imaging and additional information about the child's unique structure. Better visualization provides surgeons with the ability to tailor care to each patient's needs.

About Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Where Your Child Matters Most ™

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. With more than 850 physicians, including over 500 pediatric subspecialists, the hospital and its network of outpatient centers and offices serve close to 70% of children in the Miami market. The only hospital "where your child matters most™," Nicklaus Children's is home to the region's most advanced Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower, and its centers of excellence Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, the Nicklaus Children's Orthopedics, Sports Health and Spine Institute, Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute and Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute. The Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Transfer Center, Nick4Kids, and LifeFlight are responsible for transporting and saving close to 5,000 lives a year. Our 307-bed hospital, which is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, has many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. Nicklaus Children's is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic, visit www.Medtronic.com.

For more information:
Alejandra Sanchez, PR Specialist
Nicklaus Children's Health System
786-624-4913
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