Intraoperative Imaging for the OR of Today

Intraoperative imaging using MRI brings real-time imaging into the neurosurgical suite, complementing other methods of helping neurosurgeons visualize their operating fields. Neurosurgical interest seems high, but with the technology new and extremely expensive, adoption rates are at a crawl. Two big players, Siemens and GE, are in the market. Now, Odin Medical, an Israeli start-up, is offering a lower cost, but less powerful system that it says is more practical and adequate for neurosurgeon's needs. A new deal with Medtronic's Surgical Navigation Technologies division should help drive sales.