Abstract
This paper reports an interactive software interface for visualization, planning, and monitoring of intra-prostatic needle placement procedures performed with a robotic assistant device inside standard cylindrical high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. We use anatomical visualization and image processing techniques to plan the process and apply active tracking coils to localize the robot in real-time to monitor its motion relative to the anatomy. The interventional system is in Phase-I clinical trials for prostate biopsy and marker seed placement. The system concept, mechanical design, and in-vivo canine studies have been presented earlier [6,10,14]. The software architecture and three-dimensional application software interface discussed in this paper are new additions. This software was tested on pre-recorded patient data.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
Editors | C. Barillot, D.R. Haynor, P. Hellier |
Pages | 73-80 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 3217 |
Edition | 1 PART 2 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Event | Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2004 - 7th International Conference, Proceedings - Saint-Malo, France Duration: Sep 26 2004 → Sep 29 2004 |
Other
Other | Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2004 - 7th International Conference, Proceedings |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Saint-Malo |
Period | 9/26/04 → 9/29/04 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- General Computer Science
- Theoretical Computer Science