Image-Guided Surgery: Page 4

Hybrid imaging gives boost to ovarian biopsies

By Erik L. Ridley

Investigators from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have used a targeted, ultrasound-guided tissue biopsy method that superimposed CT images with tumor habitat maps onto ultrasound images in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer.

January 12, 2021

Ultralow-dose CT proves viable for 3D printing

By Erik L. Ridley

New research suggests that CT images acquired at ultralow radiation doses can be used to produce high-quality 3D-printed models of wrist fractures. The study findings were published online on 23 December in the European Journal of Radiology.

January 5, 2021

Ziehm showcases Vision software at RSNA 2020

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

At the RSNA 2020 meeting, C-arm developer Ziehm Imaging is highlighting its Vision RFD Hybrid Edition in combination with Therenva's EndoNaut software for advanced endovascular 3D intraoperative navigation. The company is also touting Ziehm Vision RFD 3D.

December 1, 2020

New research highlights progress in residual breast cancer

By Erik L. Ridley

Image-guided biopsy of the tumor bed or residual abnormalities found on imaging after neoadjuvant chemotherapy is gaining popularity as a predictive tool for assessing residual cancer. The technique can help to identify exceptional treatment responders for de-escalation of local therapy, an international study has found.

October 19, 2020

3D printing gives hope to patients with aortic stenosis

By Erik L. Ridley

Using a customized 3D printing process and specialized inks, researchers have developed a novel technique for producing patient-specific aortic root models from CT scans. They think it will improve the planning of transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures and reduce complications.

September 29, 2020

Brainlab brings ExacTrac Dynamic to U.K.

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Image-guided surgery developer Brainlab has installed its ExacTrac Dynamic radiation therapy patient positioning and monitoring system at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, U.K.

August 18, 2020

Brainlab gets CE Mark for ExacTrac Dynamic

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Image-guided therapy developer Brainlab has received the CE Mark for its ExacTrac Dynamic patient positioning and monitoring system for use in radiation therapy.

April 20, 2020

U.K. group uses AR to simulate radiology procedures

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Researchers from the U.K. have developed a medical simulation program that allows radiology trainees to practice image-guided interventional procedures using augmented reality (AR) technology.

February 6, 2020

Stereotaxis, Catheter Precision treat heart arrhythmias

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Cardiac arrhythmia patients have been successfully treated for the first time with Catheter Precision's Vivo arrhythmia localization system and Stereotaxis' robotic magnetic navigation technologies.

November 10, 2019

Imactis brings CT navigation system to the U.S.

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

French computer-assisted interventional radiology firm Imactis is bringing its CT-Navigation system to the U.S. for the first time.

November 6, 2019

Stereotaxis, Galgo successfully treat cardiac arrhythmias

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Cardiac arrhythmia patients have been successfully treated for the first time with Galgo Medical's advanced preoperative substrate mapping and image-guided surgical firm Stereotaxis' robotic magnetic navigation technologies.

November 3, 2019

AR, 3D printing advance navigation for spine surgery

By Abraham Kim

Augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing provide clinicians with new alternatives for image-guided spine surgery that involve less radiation exposure and improve the accuracy of implanting pedicle screws, according to two recent studies from separate teams of Swiss and Italian researchers.

May 8, 2019

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