Using advanced imaging to guide laparoscopic liver surgery
Multimodal Image Registration for Helping Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Guidance
This study is testing a new way to help surgeons during laparoscopic liver surgery by using advanced imaging techniques to see tumors better and make the surgery safer and easier for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06044909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on enhancing laparoscopic liver surgery by registering multimodal intraoperative images, such as ultrasound and laparoscope images, to provide real-time augmented reality guidance to surgeons. The approach integrates preoperative imaging data, like CT or MRI scans, to improve the accuracy and safety of minimal invasive hepatectomy procedures. By visualizing hidden tumor locations during surgery, the study aims to simplify the surgical process, reduce hospital stays, and improve overall patient quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for hepatectomy and have access to high-quality imaging.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing surgery by laparotomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic liver surgeries for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of multimodal imaging in surgery is a growing field, this specific approach to laparoscopic liver surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing hepatectomy; * Patients for whom good-quality imaging is available (CT scan and/or MRI and/or ultrasound); * Patients over 18 years of age; * Minimally invasive surgery by conventional or robot-assisted laparoscopy. Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery by laparotomy
Where this trial is running
Saint-Etienne
- CHU Saint Etienne — Saint-Etienne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bertrand LE ROY, MD PhD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Bertrand LE ROY, MD PhD
- Email: bertrand.leroy@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)477120508
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.