Improving navigation for minimally invasive liver surgery using real-time 3D imaging.
Real-time Non-Rigid 3D Reconstruction and Registration for Laparoscopic-guided Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery
This study is working on a new tool to help surgeons find and remove liver tumors more accurately during surgery, using special imaging techniques and smart technology to adapt to changes in the liver's shape, so patients can have better outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10850961 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of tumor localization during minimally invasive liver surgery by developing a real-time navigation tool. It utilizes advanced imaging techniques to compensate for liver deformation, allowing surgeons to better map preoperative data to the patient's anatomy. By employing a non-rigid simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) approach, the project aims to provide intraoperative guidance through machine learning algorithms that detect anatomical landmarks. The goal is to improve the precision of tumor resections, ultimately leading to better surgical outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing minimally invasive liver surgery who have liver tumors.
Not a fit: Patients with liver conditions that do not require surgical intervention or those who are not candidates for minimally invasive procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the accuracy of liver surgeries, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced complications.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data has shown feasibility in similar approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhou, Haoyin — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Zhou, Haoyin
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.