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Accurate needle placement in procedures like cryoablation is crucial. This study introduces a novel sensor fusion method to precisely track deflected needles in real-time during MRI-guided interventions.

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  • Medical Engineering
  • Surgical Robotics
  • Biomedical Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate needle tip placement is critical for effective cryoablation and other procedures.
  • Needle deflection due to tissue interaction causes significant intraoperative tracking errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a real-time needle deflection tracking system for MRI-guided interventions.
  • To improve the accuracy of needle tip positioning in minimally invasive procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A sensor fusion scheme integrating optical and electromagnetic sensors with a Kalman filter was employed.
  • Model-based bending estimations and electromagnetic-based direct estimations were used as measurement vectors.
  • An online estimation approach was established for real-time tracking.

Main Results:

  • The sensor fusion method significantly reduced mean tip position estimation error from 29.23 mm to 3.15 mm at the MRI isocenter.
  • Error was reduced from 39.96 mm to 6.90 mm at the MRI entrance.
  • The approach demonstrated high accuracy in static tip bending experiments.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, MRI-compatible sensor fusion scheme for real-time needle deflection tracking was established.
  • The method incorporates model information for enhanced accuracy in free-hand interventions.
  • This technique optimizes treatment delivery and minimizes damage to surrounding tissues.