Advanced Tools for Your Best Outcome
When it comes to brain surgery, we believe in combining compassionate care with leading-edge technology to achieve the best outcome for you. That’s why our expert teams are always exploring new and better ways to help you heal and get back to living your best life.
With Synaptive Medical Inc.’s Modus Plan system in our neurosurgery program in West Florida, we now have better views and clearer images of your brain than ever before during complex procedures. Plus, the advanced imaging and navigation on Synaptive’s BrightMatter™ system improve our accuracy and efficiency during surgery, ultimately reducing your surgery time, limiting your risk of complications and improving your outcomes.
Count on our team to devote the latest surgical technologies — and unwavering compassion — to you and your family at every step of your care.
Transforming Complex Brain Surgery With Synaptive Technology
Advanced technology can make a world of difference for your procedure and recovery. Synaptive’s suite of products, including the Modus V™ and BrightMatter systems, provides our surgeons with better visualization and improved precision, which can ultimately lead to a speedier recovery and a reduced risk of complications for you. And in some cases, it may even mean that brain tumors which were once considered inoperable because of their sensitive location can now be treated surgically.
- High-Quality Visualization With Modus V
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The Modus Plan system includes a next-generation Modus V digital microscope with a robotic arm, developed using technology from the International Space Station. This leading-edge equipment features voice control, advanced optics and natural depth perception, so our surgeons can effectively perform the most complex procedures.
With this microscope, our brain surgery specialists can magnify images of your brain and surrounding tissue, improving accuracy during surgery. These images also appear on a large, high-definition monitor, allowing the entire operating team to see the surgical area.
Having the microscope mounted on a robotic arm also means your surgeons can operate in a more comfortable seated position, reducing fatigue during your procedure.
- Sophisticated Navigation With BrightMatter
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The navigation in the Synaptive BrightMatter system provides your surgical team with real-time feedback during your procedure, including which tools your surgeon uses and precisely where they are in the brain.
This system also includes detailed 3D images that clearly show different nerves in your brain, helping your surgeon plan your procedure more effectively and avoid damaging nerves that support vital brain functions.
Request a Consultation With a Neurosurgeon
Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms or were recently diagnosed, the compassionate neurological care you need is close to home. Request a visit with one of our experienced brain surgeons to begin a personalized treatment plan that supports your whole health.
Dedicating All Our Expertise to Helping You Heal
Your healing is our whole focus. From clinical trials that develop new treatments to leading-edge technologies that mean a smoother recovery, we’re dedicated to raising the bar for neurological care with your whole health in mind. Explore how we’ll support you and your loved ones with the most advanced care and the utmost compassion.
Resources
From support groups and educational guides to caregiver support, financial assistance and more, we offer a range of resources to help you and your loved ones better understand and manage your condition.
Research
Innovative care starts with medical research. See how we’re developing new treatments and procedures, leading concussion and brain injury-related studies, conducting clinical trials for stroke care and more.
Technology
Explore how we use robotic technologies, precise therapies and leading-edge techniques to care for epilepsy, eliminate masses with less pain, treat brain tumors in a matter of hours and much more.
Answering Your Questions About Surgery With Synaptive Technology
When surgery is the best next step in your neurological care plan, rest assured that we’ll answer all your questions about which technologies we’ll use to improve your care and what to expect before and after your operation. Get started by reading through our answers to a few commonly asked questions about surgery with Synaptive technology and connect with your care team to go over any other specifics.
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Q:Question: Who may be a candidate for brain surgery with Synaptive technology?
A:Answer:Typically, people who may be good candidates for this kind of surgery are those who need:
- Advanced care for drug-resistant epilepsy
- Partial or full removal of a brain tumor
- Surgical care for vascular and structural conditions, like aneurysms and blood clots in the brain
Because each person’s care plan varies based on numerous factors, talk with your healthcare team to determine whether you’re a candidate for brain surgery with Synaptive technology.
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Q:Question: What types of brain conditions can be treated using Synaptive technology?
A:Answer:Surgeons use the Synaptive Modus Plan system to treat a variety of brain conditions, including but not limited to:
- Artery diseases: Surgeons can use the Modus Plan to perform arterial bypass procedures.
- Brain tumors: Surgeons can resect (remove all or part of) a tumor with this technology.
- Epilepsy: Surgeons may use Synaptive technology to treat severe seizures.
- Vascular and structural conditions: Surgeons can use this surgical technology to treat aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and blood clots in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage).
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Q:Question: Which imaging scans are needed before surgery with Synaptive technology?
A:Answer:Before surgery, patients will likely need structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans — and potentially a computed tomography (CT) scan, too — to assist with surgical planning. The results of these imaging tests help the Synaptive Modus Plan system create a 3D model of the patient’s brain before surgery begins.
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Q:Question: Does Synaptive technology change how long brain surgery or recovery may take?
A:Answer:Compared to traditional surgeries, procedures performed with advanced Synaptive technology give surgical teams better surgical planning, enhanced tumor visualization and reduced physical fatigue — all of which may translate into less time spent in the operating room. For patients, minimally invasive procedures performed with Synaptive technology often mean smaller incisions, less pain and fewer complications, which usually shorten overall recovery time.
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Q:Question: How is Synaptive technology different from traditional brain surgery tools?
A:Answer:Unlike traditional approaches, Synaptive technology offers meaningful benefits for surgical teams, including:
- Advanced technologies in one platform: Synaptive systems combine next-generation AI software, robotic technology and high-definition imaging into one sophisticated platform.
- Enhanced surgical planning: The Modus Plan system helps surgeons run multiple simulations of various surgical approaches to best tailor treatments to each patient.
- Incredible visibility: Attached to a robotic arm, the Synaptive Modus V microscope delivers 4K, 3D images in real time. The robotic arm automatically adjusts positioning and microscope focus during the procedure, reducing surgeon fatigue.
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Q:Question: Can Synaptive technology help with surgery for hard-to-reach brain tumors?
A:Answer:Yes, Synaptive technology gives surgeons incredible visibility into brain tumors located in intricate areas of the brain, allowing them to operate on hard-to-reach tumors with greater precision than ever before. Plus, the Synaptive brain-mapping technology means surgeons can operate on tumors that were once considered inoperable due to their deep-seated location.
Find Brain Surgery Care Near You
If you or a family member needs surgery for a brain condition, rest assured that you don’t have to go far to find trusted care. At the AdventHealth Brain and Spine Institute in West Florida, our experienced neurosurgeons use the most advanced procedures available and the least invasive approaches whenever possible — all with a focus on helping you heal physically, mentally and spiritually. Explore your care options close to home with our dedicated team's guidance. We’ll help you find the right fit, so you’re in the best setting to get the care you need.