18608799. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL GUIDANCE simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL GUIDANCE
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Oren P. Weingarten of Hod-Hasharon (IL)
Ariel Birenbaum of Raanana (IL)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL GUIDANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608799 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL GUIDANCE
The abstract describes a patent application for surgical guidance systems and methods that visually mark a structure of interest (SOI) on intraoperative images captured by a locatable imaging device. The location of the SOI relative to a body structure associated with the organ is determined in a preoperative image captured by a medical diagnostic imaging (MDI) system. This location is then mapped onto a reconstructed version of the body structure based on location information provided by localization sensors distributed on the body structure. An intraoperative image taken by the locatable imaging device is aligned with the reconstructed version of the body structure, and an image object representing the SOI is overlaid on the intraoperative image at a mapped location from the reconstructed version of the body structure.
- Surgical guidance systems and methods visually mark a structure of interest (SOI) on intraoperative images.
- The location of the SOI relative to a body structure is determined in a preoperative image captured by a medical diagnostic imaging (MDI) system.
- Location information provided by localization sensors on the body structure is used to map the SOI onto a reconstructed version of the body structure.
- An intraoperative image taken by a locatable imaging device is aligned with the reconstructed body structure.
- An image object representing the SOI is overlaid on the intraoperative image at a mapped location from the reconstructed body structure.
Potential Applications: - Surgical navigation systems - Image-guided surgery - Minimally invasive procedures
Problems Solved: - Accurate localization of structures of interest during surgery - Enhanced precision in surgical procedures - Improved patient outcomes
Benefits: - Increased surgical accuracy - Reduced risk of complications - Enhanced visualization during procedures
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Surgical Guidance Systems for Enhanced Precision in Medical Procedures" This technology could be used in various medical fields such as neurosurgery, orthopedics, and general surgery. It has the potential to improve surgical outcomes, reduce operating times, and enhance patient safety.
Questions about Surgical Guidance Systems: 1. How do surgical guidance systems improve the accuracy of procedures? 2. What are the key components of a surgical guidance system and how do they work together?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of surgical navigation systems focuses on improving real-time tracking accuracy and integrating artificial intelligence for enhanced decision-making during surgery.
Original Abstract Submitted
Surgical guidance systems and methods visually mark a structure of interest (SOI) of an organ on intraoperative images captured by a locatable imaging device. A location of the SOI relative to a body structure (e.g., a passageway system) associated with the organ is determined in a preoperative image that is captured by a medical diagnostic imaging (MDI) system. The location of the SOI relative to the body structure in the preoperative image is then mapped onto a reconstructed version of the body structure based on location information provided by localization sensors distributed on the body structure. An intraoperative image taken by the locatable imaging device is aligned with the reconstructed version of the body structure and an image object representing the SOI is overlaid on the intraoperative image at a location that is mapped from the reconstructed version of the body structure.
