Clinical applications of virtual navigation bronchial intervention

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Medical Imaging
• Interventional Bronchoscopy

Background:

• Endoscopic treatment is often the first choice for bronchial tumors.
• Computed tomography (CT) analysis requires specific conditions for systems like Synapse Vincent.
• Safer and more precise approaches for bronchial tumors are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the indications and efficacy of virtual navigation intervention for bronchial tumors.
• To evaluate the use of Synapse Vincent for virtual navigation in bronchial tumor treatment.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a high-speed 3D image analysis system (Synapse Vincent) for virtual navigation bronchial intervention.
• Examined efficacy across various tracheobronchial tumor locations.
• Employed virtual navigation for preoperative simulation and intraoperative guidance.

Main Results:

• Synapse Vincent enabled quick, accurate, and safe detection of tumor location and surrounding tissues.
• Preoperative simulation and navigation using Synapse Vincent led to safer, more precise, and less invasive procedures.
• Virtual skeletal subtraction aided simulation for lesions in the parenchyma or sub-bronchial lumen.
• Bronchial intervention performed with no complications, demonstrating safety and precision.

Conclusions:

• Preoperative simulation with virtual navigation bronchial intervention reduces surgeon stress, especially for complex lesions.
• Combined preoperative simulation and intraoperative navigation enhance procedural safety and precision.
• These technological tools are valuable for bronchial intervention and medical education.