[Computer-assisted planning for neurosurgery: a clinical study].
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effect of computer-assisted planning for neurosurgery (CAPN). METHODS: 100 groups of directional targets were randomly sampled. The targets' directional three-dimension coordinates measured with CAPN and those measured by traditional reading device were analyzed statistically. CAPN was actualized in 137 cases of stereotactic operation. RESULTS: The data measured with CAPN and those with traditional reading device were analyzed with two samples. The paired t test showed no statistically significantly difference between the data of targets measured by both methods (t < t(0.05/2,99)=1.984, P >< 0.05). Different kinds of operation based on CAPN were performed upon 137 cases success fully. CAPN was proved reliable. All operations were successful and the clinic effects satisfactory. CONCLUSION: CAPN is accurate and reliable, and has positive effect on the improvement of stereotactic neurosurgery.