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Tatsuo Igarashi¹, Satoki Zenbutsu, Tomonori Yamanishi

¹Research Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba City, Chiba, Japan. igarashi@faculty.chiba-u.jp

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New software creates 3D maps of the ureter and urethra from standard endoscope videos. This technology allows for precise lesion location and quantitative evaluation of urinary tract conditions.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Medical Imaging
Software Development

Background:

Conventional endoscopy provides limited visualization of the urinary tract.
Accurate 3D anatomical representation is crucial for diagnosing and managing urinary tract conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop novel software for automatic 3D image processing of the ureter and urethra from conventional endoscopic video.
To enable quantitative evaluation of lesions and prostatic urethra obstruction.

Main Methods:

Utilized video data from conventional endoscopes.
Developed algorithms for automatic processing to generate 3D images.
Displayed opened 3D images resembling a map for comprehensive visualization.

Main Results:

Successfully generated 3D images of the ureter and urethra.
Enabled depiction of lesion locations and prostatic urethra 3D structure.
Facilitated quantitative assessment of lesions and obstructive potential.

Conclusions:

The developed software offers a new method for visualizing and quantifying urinary tract anatomy and pathology.
This technology has significant potential for application in urological diagnosis and treatment planning.