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Image Guided Surgery is the latest advancement in Orthopaedic Surgery and is available only in a few centers in the world. It uses technology similar to the location and directional tracking systems used in modern aeroplanes, ships, etc., it is infact a GPS System for the surgeon. The VectorVision has two camera eyes, which works like the two satellites of the GPS system. The anatomy of the operating area is assessed and displayed  accurately & 3 dimensionally.  As the surgeon uses an instrument during surgery, the IGS camera like the GPS satellite calculates its position and then transfers the data to a computer. The whole system offers the surgeon a virtual 3D navigation support system. It allows very precise, safe and perfect  surgeries, which is a great boon to the patient.

What does it mean to the Patient?

Safety and higher success rates are the two main advantages. This is of paramount importance in spine surgery. Even complicated spinal instrumentation  procedures and deformity corrections can  be done with an increased margin of  safety. In surgeries like joint replacement,  better reproduction of natural anatomy  allows better movements and longer  survival of the joint replacements. In  trauma settings, for patients who require
accident surgery, there is also a great  advantage of reducing radiation exposure

What does it mean to the Surgeon?

To the surgeon, the greatest advantage is an increased safety due to the increased surgical
precision. Successful outcomes can be  reproduced easily and consistently. Because of the advanced technology, complications of all the procedures are highly reduced.

How is Vector Vision different from other machines in India?

Computer assisted Orthopaedic surgery is  available in a few other centers in India like
Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad. However,  they have a dedicated hardware with narrow applicability to a single surgery like total  knee replacement and is restricted to a single type of prosthesis. VectorVision system in Ganga hospital is the first in India with an advanced open platform, which allows the  surgeon to have a wide choice to choose the procedure and the implant that is best  suited for the patient. This machine allows  the surgeon and the patient to utilize the  cutting-edge image guided technology with  the industries best implants  independent of  brand. The superior software of this machine is the first truly integrated solution, which  allows effective navigated surgery for a  variety of Orthopaedic procedures with all  relevant procedural steps, all in the same surgical environment.

Apart from Germany, USA, Japan and  Australia there are only a very few of this  sophisticated machines in the rest of the  world.
 

VectorVision - Spine

Allows the Surgeon to perform spinal procedures such as osteotomies, vertebroplasties and pedicle screw placement with greater precision and less radiation.

Provides a three dimensional view of the spine for enhanced orientation and vision. Unique Fluoro-to-CT Registration enables the surgeon to do image guided minimal access surgery and anterior access approaches. Pre-calibrated  instruments enables the surgeon to navigate more precisely and efficiently to definable target positions. Enables navigation based on
CT, fluoro, or combined images giving the surgeon, a comprehensive information source for complex spinal procedures.

Enables knee replacement surgery to be performed with greater precision and control.

A treatment plan based on a patient specific bone model is created intra-operatively, allowing the surgeon to make confident decisions and giving the surgeon greater control over the surgical outcome. Surgical instruments are continuously tracked by the navigation system, enabling the surgeon to judge the precise position and alignment of the bone cuts. Bone resection can be verified and optimized intra-operatively allowing margins of errors to be discovered and corrected during the surgery. Kinematic assessment software provides the surgeon with absolute values on varus/valgus, joint gap sizes in flexion and extension positions, enabling the surgeon to achieve an optimally balanced leg
alignment.

VectorVision - Hip

Makes hip replacement surgery a more standardized procedure, improving outcomes and potentially reducing outliers.
CT-free & CT based hip application gives the surgeon the flexibility to navigate both routine and complex cases. Allows the surgeon to make a three dimensional surgical treatment plan to increase the surgeon's confidence and precision during surgery. System continuously tracks the positioning of the surgeon's surgical instruments, allowing the surgeon to place the implants with unprecedented accuracy. Image-guided leg length control and range of motion analysis enables the surgeon to prevent post-operative complications and achieve more natural mobility for the patients.

Perfect alignment of hip results in better range of motion and decreased wear and tear

VectorVision - Trauma

Designed especially for trauma interventions, enabling fractures to be treated more effectively and with less radiation exposure.

Virtual flouroscopy enables visualization and manipulation of flouroscopic images across different planes simultaneously considerably reducing the overall number of images needed for surgery. System tracks fragment movements in real time and provides instant quantitative data, easing great precision in bone reduction procedures. Intra medullary nails, fixation plates and interlocking screws can be virtually planned on the navigation screen allowing the optimal size and position to be precisely determined. Tracking of surgical instruments allows the surgeon to transfer on-screen planning to the operation table with un-compromised accuracy Surgery.