Preliminary clinical trial in percutaneous nephrolithotomy using a real-time navigation system for percutaneous kidney access

Pedro L. Rodrigues; António H. J. Moreira; Nuno F. Rodrigues; A. C. M. Pinho; Jaime C. Fonseca; Estevão Lima; João L. Vilaça

doi:10.1117/12.2043647

12 March 2014 Preliminary clinical trial in percutaneous nephrolithotomy using a real-time navigation system for percutaneous kidney access

Pedro L. Rodrigues, António H. J. Moreira, Nuno F. Rodrigues, A. C. M. Pinho, Jaime C. Fonseca, Estevão Lima, João L. Vilaça

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Proceedings Volume 9036, Medical Imaging 2014: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling; 903606 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043647
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Background: Precise needle puncture of renal calyces is a challenging and essential step for successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy. This work tests and evaluates, through a clinical trial, a real-time navigation system to plan and guide percutaneous kidney puncture. Methods: A novel system, entitled i3DPuncture, was developed to aid surgeons in establishing the desired puncture site and the best virtual puncture trajectory, by gathering and processing data from a tracked needle with optical passive markers. In order to navigate and superimpose the needle to a preoperative volume, the patient, 3D image data and tracker system were previously registered intraoperatively using seven points that were strategically chosen based on rigid bone structures and nearby kidney area. In addition, relevant anatomical structures for surgical navigation were automatically segmented using a multi-organ segmentation algorithm that clusters volumes based on statistical properties and minimum description length criterion. For each cluster, a rendering transfer function enhanced the visualization of different organs and surrounding tissues. Results: One puncture attempt was sufficient to achieve a successful kidney puncture. The puncture took 265 seconds, and 32 seconds were necessary to plan the puncture trajectory. The virtual puncture path was followed correctively until the needle tip reached the desired kidney calyceal. Conclusions: This new solution provided spatial information regarding the needle inside the body and the possibility to visualize surrounding organs. It may offer a promising and innovative solution for percutaneous punctures.

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Pedro L. Rodrigues, António H. J. Moreira, Nuno F. Rodrigues, A. C. M. Pinho, Jaime C. Fonseca, Estevão Lima, and João L. Vilaça "Preliminary clinical trial in percutaneous nephrolithotomy using a real-time navigation system for percutaneous kidney access", Proc. SPIE 9036, Medical Imaging 2014: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling, 903606 (12 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043647

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