Predicted Microscopic Cortical Brain Images for Optimal Craniotomy Positioning and Visualization.During a craniotomy, the skull is opened to allow surgeons to have access to the brain and perform the procedure. 
Predicted Microscopic Cortical Brain Images
We present a novel image-guided neurosurgical system to optimize the craniotomy opening. 
image-guided neurosurgical system
Using physics-based modeling we define a cortical deformation map that estimates the displacement field at candidate craniotomy locations. 
physics-based modeling
Using physics-based modeling we define a cortical deformation map that estimates the displacement field at candidate craniotomy locations. 
cortical deformation map
This deformation map is coupled with an image analogy algorithm that produces realistic synthetic images that can be used to predict both the geometry and the appearance of the brain surface before opening the skull. 
image analogy algorithm