Stereotaxis eliminates the risk of trial and error in fluoroscopic gui
dance. This technique appears ideal in the hands of those who do not h
ave extensive experience with guidance of the instruments under fluoro
scopic control. The procedure is atraumatic and almost free of complic
ations, but acceptance of the stereotactic technique will be greater i
f a special CT suite is designed not only for stereotactic microdiscet
omies but also for other percutaneous diagnostic and therapeutic proce
dures.