First time in India, KIMS Hospitals acquires latest brain mapping technology
- Use of AI-based Quicktome saves a patient from Jaipur
Ushering in a new era in preoperative imaging, Quicktome™️ is a type of patient-specific connectomics that uses advanced mathematical algorithms to construct and analyse a computer-generated map of the brain's functional and structural connections. Its software provides a detailed, three-dimensional model of the brain and its blood vessels that can help plan a surgery to the most precise levels. Popularly known as ‘tumour mapping’, this revolutionary and proven technique allows surgeons to opt for the safest trajectory to a target that needs surgical treatment inside the brain. This was largely unknown in the earlier days.
Commenting on the effectiveness of Quicktome™️ technology, Dr. Manas Panigrahi, head of Neurosurgery and senior consultant at KIMS Hospitals, said “This technology is a major breakthrough in neurosurgery planning. Earlier, a neurosurgeon was unable to accurately identify the problem and therefore preserved those portions of the brain that served higher cognitive functions. The latest technology will help KIMS neurosurgeons to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. The prevailing imaging and mapping products only help neurosurgeons to avoid areas of the brain that control over the functions such as motor and speech. However, the fact is that identifying functions like imagination have been historically poor. Dr. Charles Teo renowned Neurosurgeon from Australia said, this new technology will help neurosurgeons learn how to practically interpret the collateral damage and prevent it during surgical resection of brain tumors.
“Citing an instance of a positive outcome, Dr Panigrahi said “We used this advanced brain mapping technology on a 39-year-old patient, one Praveen Oswal. On his trip to his home town Jaipur, he could not find his flight boarding pass shortly before boarding, same thing happened when he planned another trip. He thought he was careless and ignored. And in his construction site, he had visual symptoms, hard finding his desk, and while reading, he realised he was missing words. He thought he had a stroke and consulted us. On evaluation he was diagnosed with left side brain tumour.”
Continuing further, Dr. Panigrahi said, “The brain scan showed that the tumour was spreading to the areas of memory, speech and movements of right hand and leg. As tumour surgery with traditional imaging could possibly impact his speech cognition and memory, we adopted the advanced brain mapping for the best surgical outcome. Six months post-procedure, Mr. Oswal has no problems related to complex higher functions. Today we proudly announce this new technology has been by launched at KIMS hospitals by chief medical officer and cofounder of omniscient technology, Dr Michel suguhre, HOD and Sr. consultant Department of Neurosurgery, Dr Manas Panigrahi along with KIMS hospitals Managing director Dr Bhaskar Rao.
“Dr. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman and Managing Director, KIMS Hospitals added “KIMS Hospitals has been pioneering early adoption of medical technology which can help doctors deliver superior clinical outcomes. The adoption of Brain Mapping technology will further cement our position as the country’s best neurosciences centre. Approximately 2,000 patients undergo brain surgery for brain tumours at KIMS Hospitals every year. Our neurosurgeons have experience in every type of brain tumour. We work with patients to develop a patient specific treatment plan.