Importance of the Implementation of a Stereotaxy System forNeurosurgical Activity in Botswana

Abstract

In daily Neurosurgical practice in Botswana we can observe dissimilar pathologies located in deep brain structures where a conventional neurosurgical approach would cause irreversible damage. In these cases, exact localization methods with stereotaxy play a leading role. Unfortunately, the country does not have such a system and it is necessary to refer patients to other countries such as South Africa or India to provide them with these services, at an extremely considerable cost and in many cases these processes are delayed, which produces irreversible deterioration of the patients. We believe that with the implementation of a stereotactic system in Botswana, the costs of these types of procedures can be reduced and, in turn, greater effectiveness and safety can be achieved in the treatment of these diseases.