Wire Guidance
Wire Guidance is a medical technique used during minimally invasive surgeries to help doctors navigate instruments to specific areas within the body. It involves inserting a thin wire, or guidewire, into the body, which serves as a pathway for other tools, such as catheters or stents, to follow. This method enhances precision and reduces damage to surrounding tissues.
The process typically begins with imaging techniques, like ultrasound or X-rays, to locate the target area. Once the guidewire is in place, surgeons can advance other instruments along the wire, making procedures safer and more efficient while minimizing recovery time for patients.