Effect of training on navigated frameless and frame-based stereotactic brain biopsies: a retrospective comparison of staff neurosurgeon and trainee perioperative performance and complications - Takeaways - MDSpire
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Impact of Training on Performance and Complications in Navigated Frameless versus Frame-Based Stereotactic Brain Biopsies: A Retrospective Analysis of Neurosurgeons and Trainees

  • By

  • H. Joswig

  • S. H. Nestle

  • J. M. Funk

  • S. Sultanova

  • C. Doenitz

  • T. Seyfried

  • J. Augustin

  • F. Grassmann

  • U. Träger

  • S. Blecha

  • June 12, 2026

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    The study analyzed 217 stereotactic brain biopsy cases, comparing outcomes between supervised residents and experienced neurosurgeons.

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    Supervised residents performed 27.6% of the biopsies, while board-certified faculty neurosurgeons conducted 72.4% of the procedures.

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    Complication rates for procedures performed by residents were statistically compared to those performed by experienced surgeons.

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    Significantly higher hospitalization times were observed in the faculty neurosurgeon group compared to the resident group.

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    The study adhered to ethical standards and was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register, ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Effect of training on navigated frameless and frame-based stereotactic brain biopsies: a retrospective comparison of staff neurosurgeon and trainee perioperative performance and complications

  • by H. Joswig, S. H. Nestle, J. M. Funk, S. Sultanova, C. Doenitz, T. Seyfried, J. Augustin, F. Grassmann, U. Träger, S. Blecha

  • June 12, 2026

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