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Endoscopic navigation for minimally invasive suturing.

Christian Wengert1, Lukas Bossard, Armin Häberling

  • 1Computer Vision Laboratory, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland. wengert@vision.ee.ethz.ch

Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention
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This study introduces a method for tracking suturing needles during minimally invasive surgery using endoscopy. This approach enhances 3D visualization, aiding surgeons in tissue suturing and improving surgical precision.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Technology
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) presents challenges for surgeons due to the loss of 3D depth perception when manipulating small objects like needles.
  • Standard endoscopic views provide only 2D information, hindering precise instrument control and tissue manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an approach for tracking suturing needles using standard endoscopic video.
  • To generate artificial 3D cues on a 2D screen to assist surgeons during tissue suturing.
  • To investigate hybrid tracking methods for enhanced accuracy and potential integration with visual navigation aids.

Main Methods:

  • Real-time tracking of a suturing needle from standard endoscopic video feed.
  • Generation of artificial 3D visual cues based on the needle's pose information.

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  • Integration with an external tracking device for hybrid needle tracking with sub-millimeter accuracy.
  • Optional incorporation of a visual navigation aid using intraoperatively reconstructed or preoperatively registered 3D surfaces.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed method enables accurate pose estimation of the suturing needle.
    • Artificial 3D cues are generated to improve the surgeon's perception of depth and instrument orientation.
    • Hybrid tracking achieves sub-millimeter accuracy when an external endoscope tracker is used.
    • The system demonstrates potential for enhanced surgical guidance and navigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic needle tracking with artificial 3D cues can significantly support surgeons in MIS, particularly during suturing tasks.
    • Hybrid tracking offers a path towards highly accurate instrument localization in complex surgical environments.
    • The integration of visual navigation aids further enhances the utility of this system for improved surgical outcomes.