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  • Medical Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Real-time molecular imaging using positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has rapidly advanced over the last decade.
  • PET/CT integration during interventional procedures offers new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an update on current workflows for real-time PET/CT in percutaneous biopsies and tumor ablations.
  • To review the clinical utility of PET/CT-guided biopsies in various cancer types.
  • To briefly discuss technological advancements in PET/CT-guided interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current workflows for real-time PET/CT in percutaneous biopsies and tumor ablations.
  • Analysis of clinical utility data for PET/CT-guided biopsies in lung, liver, lymphoma, and bone tumors.
  • Overview of recent technological developments, including new PET tracers and robotic systems.

Main Results:

  • Real-time PET/CT is increasingly utilized in interventional oncology, improving procedural accuracy and patient management.
  • PET/CT-guided biopsies demonstrate clinical utility across diverse tumor sites, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Technological advancements are enhancing the capabilities and applications of real-time PET/CT in interventional procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Real-time PET/CT is a valuable tool for guiding percutaneous biopsies and tumor ablations in cancer patients.
  • The integration of PET/CT improves diagnostic yield and therapeutic outcomes in interventional oncology.
  • Ongoing technological innovations promise further expansion of PET/CT applications in minimally invasive cancer treatment.