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T J A Snoeks1, P B A A van Driel, S Keereweer
1Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands, t.j.a.snoeks@lumc.nl.
Molecular Imaging and Biology
|November 20, 2013
Summary
This report outlines steps for clinical implementation of fluorescence-guided surgery. Collaboration is key to overcoming regulatory and quality control hurdles for improved surgical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Imaging
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- The European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM) 2013 established a study group to address clinical implementation of fluorescence-guided surgery.
- The group aims to identify steps for safe and successful integration of intraoperative fluorescence imaging into clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss and identify critical steps for the clinical implementation of fluorescence-guided surgery.
- To leverage synergies between groups to overcome regulatory and implementation challenges in Europe.
- To operate within the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) framework to promote shared interests.
Main Methods:
- Focused discussions within the study group to identify implementation hurdles.
- Identification of key areas: quality controls, standards, regulatory affairs, and physician/stakeholder awareness.
- Summarization of discussed hurdles and potential solutions.
Main Results:
- Key implementation barriers identified: quality control/standards for accurate and comparable imaging, regulatory affairs, and increasing awareness among stakeholders.
- Strategies for overcoming these hurdles were discussed.
- Recommendations for the future direction of the fluorescence-guided surgery study group were proposed.
Conclusions:
- Intraoperative fluorescence imaging holds significant clinical potential.
- Collaborative community efforts are essential to address challenges and accelerate clinical adoption.
- Optimizing fluorescence imaging implementation will improve surgical procedures.
