Tracked 3D ultrasound in radio-frequency liver ablation

Emad M. Boctor; Gabor Fichtinger; Russell H. Taylor; Michael A. Choti M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.479952

23 May 2003 Tracked 3D ultrasound in radio-frequency liver ablation

Emad M. Boctor, Gabor Fichtinger, Russell H. Taylor, Michael A. Choti M.D.

Proceedings Volume 5035, Medical Imaging 2003: Ultrasonic Imaging and Signal Processing; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479952
Event: Medical Imaging 2003, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that radio frequency (RF) ablation is a simple, safe and potentially effective treatment for selected patients with liver metastases. Despite all recent therapeutic advancements, however, intra-procedural target localization and precise and consistent placement of the tissue ablator device are still unsolved problems. Various imaging modalities, including ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) have been tried as guidance modalities. Transcutaneous US imaging, due to its real-time nature, may be beneficial in many cases, but unfortunately, fails to adequately visualize the tumor in many cases. Intraoperative or laparoscopic US, on the other hand, provides improved visualization and target imaging. This paper describes a system for computer-assisted RF ablation of liver tumors, combining navigational tracking of a conventional imaging ultrasound probe to produce 3D ultrasound imaging with a tracked RF ablation device supported by a passive mechanical arm and spatially registered to the ultrasound volume.

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Emad M. Boctor, Gabor Fichtinger, Russell H. Taylor, and Michael A. Choti M.D. "Tracked 3D ultrasound in radio-frequency liver ablation", Proc. SPIE 5035, Medical Imaging 2003: Ultrasonic Imaging and Signal Processing, (23 May 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479952

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