Improving liver surgery with advanced imaging technology
Deformation Corrected Image Guided Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
This study is looking at new imaging technologies to make liver surgery safer and more effective, helping doctors find exactly where to operate, which could mean less invasive procedures and quicker recoveries for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10456289 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic liver surgery by using advanced imaging technologies that provide precise information about the location of both the liver and any disease present. By integrating biomechanical models and non-contact digitization, the goal is to achieve a localization accuracy of less than 3 mm, which could lead to less invasive procedures and better surgical outcomes. Patients may benefit from more accurate interventions and potentially shorter recovery times due to the improved surgical techniques being developed. The research also aims to evaluate the impact of these technologies on treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring laparoscopic liver surgery, particularly those with liver tumors or other localized liver diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced liver disease or those who are not candidates for surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective liver surgeries, reducing recovery times and improving overall patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging technologies for surgical navigation, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miga, Michael Ian — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Miga, Michael Ian
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.