Revolutionizing Brain Tumor Treatment
ZAP Surgical Systems has developed the ZAP-Axon Radiosurgery Planning System*, a specialized software platform for their ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery system. This innovative solution streamlines and enhances treatment planning for brain tumors through radiosurgery. Currently awaiting FDA 510(k) clearance, Axon is expected to be available by Spring 2025.
Specialized Cranial SRS Focus
Unlike comprehensive planning systems designed for full-body treatments and various radiation techniques, Axon focuses exclusively on cranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This specialization allows for a cleaner, more intuitive interface that presents sophisticated SRS data clearly without unnecessary inputs and outputs.
Simplified User Experience
“Removing the clutter and complexity, Axon’s simplified design empowers clinicians to rapidly master state-of-the-art radiosurgery planning while reducing the number of clicks and awkward navigation typically encountered in legacy planning systems,” explains John R. Adler, MD, Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and CEO of ZAP Surgical Systems.
Revolutionary Optimization Speed
Axon utilizes a Krylov quadratic optimizer to significantly improve treatment planning efficiency. What traditionally required 20 minutes of optimization can now be completed in just 30-45 seconds. This dramatic speed improvement enables clinicians to explore multiple treatment options, potentially improving outcomes and better preserving healthy brain tissue.
Enhanced Treatment Planning
“Often faster than today’s standard planning systems, Axon provides an enhanced approach to multiple plan iteration evaluations,” notes Alex Maslowski, PhD, Vice President of Software at ZAP Surgical. “It allows clinicians to quickly and easily review multiple candidate plans to find the ideal treatment for each patient. With historical planning systems, time constraints often prohibited such an approach.”
Advanced Gyroscopic Technology
The ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform features an innovative design allowing radiosurgical beams to be directed from thousands of potential angles. This precision targeting prioritizes healthy brain tissue preservation and cognitive function. Additionally, its vault-free and cobalt-free design eliminates the need for shielded treatment rooms and radioactive isotope management.
Handling Complex Cases
“Designed to easily handle the most challenging cranial cases, including trigeminal neuralgia, complex skull-based tumors, and even multiple brain metastases, Axon harnesses the full potential of ZAP-X’s unique combination of gyroscopic geometry, 8 circulator beam apertures, and robotic treatment table,” adds Adler.
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