Operative Technique and Lessons Learned From Surgical Implantation of the NeuroPace Responsive Neurostimulation® System in 57 Consecutive Patients

Neurosurgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 89 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S162-S162
Author(s):  
Max O Krucoff ◽  
Thomas A Wozny ◽  
Anthony T Lee ◽  
Vikram R Rao ◽  
Edward F Chang
Keyword(s):  
Operative Technique ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Surgical Implantation

Further percutaneous dilation of a Melody® valve in the mitral position to accommodate somatic growth in a small child: lessons learned

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-237
Author(s):  
Patrick M. Sullivan ◽  
Pierre C. Wong ◽  
Richard Kim ◽  
Frank F. Ing
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Valve ◽  
Somatic Growth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Small Child ◽  
Melody Valve ◽  
Mitral Position ◽  
Surgical Implantation

AbstractA 15-month-old child underwent percutaneous expansion of a Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve in the mitral position to accommodate growth after initial surgical implantation during infancy, but transiently decompensated after valvuloplasty owing to stent malformation. The Melody valve in the mitral position of small patients can be further expanded by percutaneous dilation, but there are a number of potential complications and technical improvements to consider.

Operative Technique and Lessons Learned From Surgical Implantation of the NeuroPace Responsive Neurostimulation® System in 57 Consecutive Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max O Krucoff ◽  
Thomas A Wozny ◽  
Anthony T Lee ◽  
Vikram R Rao ◽  
Edward F Chang
Keyword(s):  
Operative Technique ◽  
Focal Epilepsy ◽  
Intraoperative Imaging ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Seizure Freedom ◽  
Operative Techniques ◽  
Surgical Positioning ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhages

Abstract BACKGROUND The Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)® System (NeuroPace, Inc) is an implantable device designed to improve seizure control in patients with medically refractory focal epilepsy. Because it is relatively new, surgical pearls and operative techniques optimized from experience beyond a small case series have yet to be described. OBJECTIVE To provide a detailed description of our operative technique and surgical pearls learned from implantation of the RNS System in 57 patients at our institution. We describe our method for frame-based placement of amygdalo-hippocampal depth leads, open implantation of cortical strip leads, and open installation of the neurostimulator. METHODS We outline considerations for patient selection, preoperative planning, surgical positioning, incision planning, stereotactic depth lead implantation, cortical strip lead implantation, craniotomy for neurostimulator implantation, device testing, closure, and intraoperative imaging. RESULTS The median reduction in clinical seizure frequency was 60% (standard deviation 63.1) with 27% of patients achieving seizure freedom at last follow up (median 23.1 mo). No infections, intracerebral hemorrhages, or lead migrations were encountered. Two patients experienced lead fractures, and four lead exchanges have been performed. CONCLUSION The techniques set forth here will help with the safe and efficient implantation of these new devices.

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm repairs: Operative technique and lessons learned

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 400-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Wingo ◽  
Paolo Angelis ◽  
Berhane M. Worku ◽  
Jeremy R. Leonard ◽  
Faiza M. Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operative Technique ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Sinus Of Valsalva ◽  
Sinus Of Valsalva Aneurysm

Lessons Learned From Coaching Postsecondary Students With Traumatic Brain Injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Mary R. T. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Exhaustive List

Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to provide speech-language pathologists with a brief update of the evidence that provides possible explanations for our experiences while coaching college students with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Method The narrative text provides readers with lessons we learned as speech-language pathologists functioning as cognitive coaches to college students with TBI. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but rather to consider the recent scientific evidence that will help our understanding of how best to coach these college students. Conclusion Four lessons are described. Lesson 1 focuses on the value of self-reported responses to surveys, questionnaires, and interviews. Lesson 2 addresses the use of immediate/proximal goals as leverage for students to update their sense of self and how their abilities and disabilities may alter their more distal goals. Lesson 3 reminds us that teamwork is necessary to address the complex issues facing these students, which include their developmental stage, the sudden onset of trauma to the brain, and having to navigate going to college with a TBI. Lesson 4 focuses on the need for college students with TBI to learn how to self-advocate with instructors, family, and peers.

Experiences With and Lessons Learned From Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Support Program for Older Hearing Aid Users and Their Communication Partners in the Hearing Aid Dispensing Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3S) ◽  
pp. 638-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine F. J. Meijerink ◽  
Marieke Pronk ◽  
Sophia E. Kramer
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Communication Program ◽  
Communication Partners

Purpose The SUpport PRogram (SUPR) study was carried out in the context of a private academic partnership and is the first study to evaluate the long-term effects of a communication program (SUPR) for older hearing aid users and their communication partners on a large scale in a hearing aid dispensing setting. The purpose of this research note is to reflect on the lessons that we learned during the different development, implementation, and evaluation phases of the SUPR project. Procedure This research note describes the procedures that were followed during the different phases of the SUPR project and provides a critical discussion to describe the strengths and weaknesses of the approach taken. Conclusion This research note might provide researchers and intervention developers with useful insights as to how aural rehabilitation interventions, such as the SUPR, can be developed by incorporating the needs of the different stakeholders, evaluated by using a robust research design (including a large sample size and a longer term follow-up assessment), and implemented widely by collaborating with a private partner (hearing aid dispensing practice chain).

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