BrainLAB was formed when Stefan Vilsmeier, was dissatisfied with the cumbersome programs for neurosurgery procedures then in use, began work on what was to be the first mouse-controlled and menu driven software for surgical planning and navigation.Today, BrainLAB is an award-winning innovator in image-guided surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. With headquarters based in Munich and regional offices across the globe, BrainLAB develops, manufactures, and markets software-driven medical equipment.