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Source:
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SGH and NNI to establish
world¡¯s first Integrated Neuroscience Centre - Move to position
SGH as the "Hospital of the Future" |
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Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), the
largest healthcare group in Singapore, is collaborating with BrainLAB
AG, a global leader in software-driven systems for targeted,
less-invasive medical treatments, to establish the world¡¯s first
state-of-the-art digitally-integrated neuroscience centre. |
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Driven by neuroscience expertise from the
National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), the leading regional specialist
centre for cutting edge treatment, education and research in the
neurosciences, the new facility will be located at Singapore General
Hospital (SGH), one of Asia¡¯s leading teaching hospitals. NNI and SGH
are members of the SingHealth group. |
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For the first time, a comprehensive range of
the latest technologies in healthcare will be available in one location,
digitally integrated to provide clinicians with effective access and
intelligent management of digital medical information. |
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From diagnostics through treatment, this new
infrastructure will provide clinicians with timely information and more
treatment options, resulting in better-informed medical decisions, and
the ability to seamlessly combine multiple treatments. |
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The five-suite facility will set the new
standard for the comprehensive approach to cancer care as well as
neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and orthopaedic
surgery in terms of clinical results and overall cost effectiveness. |
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With real-time high quality intra-operative
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (iMRI), Computed Tomography (iCT) scanning,
and advanced image-guidance navigation system capabilities, surgeons
will be able to intra-operatively monitor progress and perform more
complicated surgeries with less time required and improved patient
outcomes. |
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In the field of cancer care, the Novalis
Shaped Beam Surgery system adds the option of highly precise
radiosurgery and radiotherapy, helping SGH and NNI to ensure that it
will be able to provide each patient with the best possible treatment
outcomes and improved quality of life. |
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Funded largely by a generous donation from
the Estate of the late Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat, the facility will be
named Khoo Teck Puat Neuro-Navigation Integrated Operating Suites (KTP-NNI-OS). |
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"This certainly represents a breakthrough in
the medical world map. The collaboration between SingHealth and BrainLAB
will anchor Singapore as one of the world's leading neurosurgical
centres for patient care, research and education. Of importance is that
this facility enables NNI and SGH to enhance the level of coordinated
care for our patients. It will also be used for joint research and
development in neuroscience as well as medical education. This move is a
close alignment with SingHealth¡¯s three pillars of focus ¨C service,
research and education", shared Professor Tan Ser Kiat, Group CEO of
SingHealth and CEO of SGH. |
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"BrainLAB aims to complement the
clinical skills of hospitals with the best technology available so
that there is consistent improvement to health care. We are
pleased to work with SingHealth and its institutions, NNI and SGH,
in establishing this integrated neuroscience centre, which will
help them achieve a new level of integration and patient care that
leverages on medical expertise and the most advanced digital
technology for better clinical outcomes. We are very happy that
SGH is the first hospital in the world to install an Intelligent
Treatment FrameworkÔ, making it a true showcase of the hospital of
the future", commented Mr. Stefan Vilsmeier, CEO of BrainLAB. |
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The signing of the agreement between
SingHealth and BrainLAB paves the way for building SGH as a Global
Centre of Excellence, with a paradigm shift in methods of
treatment. In addition, this facility will bring spin-offs for
other clinical specialties beyond neuroscience, provide
opportunities for research and education, and boost Singapore¡¯s
position as a regional medical hub. As the first in the world, SGH
will be the reference centre for the patented ¡°Intelligent
Treatment Framework¡±, which will integrate the following proven
individual technologies in a unique framework: |
- BrainSUITEÒ iMRI,
BrainSUITE iCT and BrainSUITE Iso-C 3D: three fully integrated
workflow-optimised operating rooms that combine Image Guided
Surgery and intra-operative imaging, visualisation and data
management technology within a turnkey solution concept. The
BrainSUITE solutions utilise the latest SiemensÒ Magnetic
Resonance Imaging scanner (iMRI), Computed Tomography scanner (iCT)
and digital C-arm x-ray system (iso-C 3d) and are used for
surgical procedures of the brain, head & neck, spine, hip and
knee.
- Novalis Radiosurgery System: an integrated treatment system that
shapes beams of focused high-energy radiation from all angles to
deliver non-invasive, precise treatments that shrink or control
the growth of tumour cells of the brain, head, neck, spine, liver,
lung and prostate. With the Novalis technology, harm to
surrounding tissue is significantly reduced.
- Two additional Image Guided Surgery systems for orthopaedic and
ENT indications.
- BrainSUITE Net: a network-based solution for full control of
Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), pre-, intra-
and post-operative patient data and video signals, all from a
single touchscreen interface. Clinicians can easily manipulate how
and where information is displayed, from the monitors to the
entire OS team to remote rooms for consulting, education and
real-time education.
- iPlanÒ Net: a server-based system for remote planning of
surgical procedures sharing patient information across all
different subspecialties, including wireless tablet PCs for
maximised flexibility. |
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About Singapore Health Services Pte
Ltd (SingHealth) |
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SingHealth is the largest healthcare
group in Singapore, offering a complete range of
multi-disciplinary and integrated medical care. The group consists
of three Hospitals, five National Specialist Centres, and a
network of nine Polyclinics. |
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We have a faculty of internationally
qualified medical specialists and are also well equipped with
advanced diagnostic and treatment medical technology. We are
dedicated to providing quality healthcare that is affordable and
accessible to our patients. Through clinical excellence,
commitment, and collaboration, we aim to be the trusted leader in
healthcare for our patients, partners, staff and the community.
For more information, visit SingHealth at
www.singhealth.com.sg.
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About Singapore General Hospital (SGH) |
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The Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
is the largest acute tertiary hospital and national referral
centre in Singapore. With 1,500 acute beds and a pool of 550
specialists, the hospital treats about 70,000 inpatients and
600,000 outpatients yearly. |
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Together with five national specialty
centres located within the SGH campus, patients have ready access
to 35 specialty services. SGH is also a centre of medical
education and research for innovative treatments, capitalising on
its multi-disciplinary capabilities and research affiliations to
augment care delivery to patients. For more information, visit SGH
at www.sgh.com.sg. |
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About National Neuroscience
Institute (NNI) |
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The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)
is the leading regional specialist centre for cutting edge
treatment, education and research in the neurosciences. It offers
over 20 clinical subspecialties and treats a broad range of
illnesses affecting the brain, spine, nerve and muscle. |
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The NNI sees the most number of
neurological cases in Singapore, providing clinical services to
Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, KK Women¡¯s and
Children¡¯s Hospital and Changi General Hospital. For more
information, visit NNI at
www.nni.com.sg. |
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About BrainLAB |
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BrainLAB is a privately held company
group headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1989, BrainLAB
is specialized in the development, manufacture and marketing of
medical technology for radiosurgery/ radiotherapy, orthopedics,
neurosurgery, and ENT. Among the products developed by BrainLAB
are software and hardware components for image-guided surgery and
radiotherapy, integrated systems for stereotactic radiosurgery, as
well as fully integrated operating room solutions. |
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With more than 2500 systems installed
in over 65 countries, BrainLAB is among the market leaders in
image-guided medical technology, employing around 900 people
worldwide with 15 offices across Europe, Asia, North and South
America and Australia. For more information, visit BrainLAB at
www.brainlab.com. |
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Source:
www.singhealth.com.sg
Press Release 30 Oct 2006 |
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