Important results from the project
The project has led to further development of systems for optical guidance in Neurosurgery, which has resulted in improved prototypes for safer interventions in the brain ready for use in clinical studies and future care. The project has contributed to deeper collaboration between Neuroengineering at IMT Linköpings University, start-up Fluolink and Neurosurgery at Region Östergötland. The project has also contributed to expanded national and international collaborations.
Expected long term effects
Further clinical studies are planned in the near future where the prototypes from this project are evaluated in more clinics, in Sweden and hopefully in the USA. In the long term, this technology contributes to safer surgeries of brain tumors and Deep Brain Stimulation sensors.
Approach and implementation
The plan was well thought out and the activities were right, however many activities took more time than anticipated and the schedule had to be adjusted accordingly. Flexibility, respect and understanding of each other´s work have been an important aspect and have made it possible to take the project forward despite some setbacks.
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