Philips Leads SEISMIC, a Consortium for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Royal Philips announces that the SEISMIC consortium, which it coordinates with Erasmus MC, has secured funding from the Innovative Health Initiative to develop minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques integrated with advanced imaging technologies. The research program will span five years and include eight clinical studies.
Transforming Neurosurgery
The SEISMIC consortium aims to transform neurosurgery by integrating minimally invasive techniques with advanced imaging technologies. The project focuses on three neurological conditions: intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, and brain tumors. The initiative plans to develop an integrated technology suite that includes real-time surgical navigation combining ultrasound and radiological imaging, realistic simulation platforms for clinical training, as well as minimally invasive biopsy and treatment techniques. The declared goal is to reduce operation times, minimize surgical trauma, and accelerate patient recovery.
Consortium Structure
SEISMIC is structured as a public-private partnership comprising nine medical technology partners, two patient organizations, and seven academic partners. No specific timeline for implementation or intermediate milestones is indicated beyond the overall five-year duration of the program.
