A new ultrasound imaging concept for laparoscopy in urology

Intraoperative imaging performed by a video laparoscope is the gold standard during laparoscopic resections of tumors in urology. In contrast to ultrasound, laparoscopes cannot provide the surgeon with crucial information that could improve surgical outcome. Therefore, we developed a new concept for...

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Published in:2010 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 2010-01, p.5991-5994
Main Authors: Gumprecht, J D J, Maier, T, Eckl, R, Stolzenburg, J, Luth, T C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomembranes
Imaging
Laparoscopes
Surgery
Transducers
Ultrasonic imaging
Wires
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Summary:Intraoperative imaging performed by a video laparoscope is the gold standard during laparoscopic resections of tumors in urology. In contrast to ultrasound, laparoscopes cannot provide the surgeon with crucial information that could improve surgical outcome. Therefore, we developed a new concept for ultrasound imaging through the back of a supine patient during laparoscopic interventions. In this article we present a mock-up system to answer initial questions that were raised by the concept. The results of the performed experiments show that the concept is feasible.
ISSN:1094-687X
1558-4615
DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5627586