Rhovica Neuroimaging

Rhovica Neuroimaging AG, founded in 2023 by neurosurgeons Martin Hlavica and Thomas Rhomberg, is pioneering solutions to improve emergency treatment for patients with life-threatening elevations in brain pressure. One of the most common procedures in such cases is the placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD), for instance, following severe trauma or intracranial hemorrhage. Currently, this is often performed manually at the bedside—quick but imprecise—or in the operating room using navigation systems, which delays urgent care. This trade-off between speed and accuracy can worsen patient outcomes. The company’s device facilitates precise and rapid placement of external ventricular drains while providing real-time monitoring post-insertion, enabling healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes, reduce procedural complications, and potentially lower healthcare costs by streamlining critical neuro interventions.