Patient-specific 3-dimensional lung modelling: next-generation imaging helps guide precise surgical resection

Recent strides have allowed the consolidation of routine imaging modalities with highly accurate reconstruction software to aid the operating surgeon generate patient-specific three-dimensional models. In this preliminary report, we describe our initial experience using a patient-specific reconstruction software to guide surgical resection for 2 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer. Digital imaging and communications in medicine data from patient chest CT scans was configured into IQQA BodyImaging Lung software to generate highly accurate maps of airways, vessels and segments as well as estimates of lung volumes. Models generated aided us in planning appropriate lung cancer resection procedures.