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Model-based hepatic percutaneous microwaveablation planning. First validation on a clinical dataset
Bruno Frackowiak1, Vincent Van den Bosch2, Zoi Tokoutsi1
1Philips Research, Data Science & Digital Twin,Eindhoven,5656AE, Netherlands.
Research Square
|May 3, 2023
Summary
This study validates a model for planning CT-guided microwave ablation in the liver. The model accurately predicts ablation zones, outperforming standard data, but requires improved vasculature and registration accuracy for optimal clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Biophysics
- Surgical Planning
Background:
- Percutaneous microwave ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for liver tumors.
- Accurate planning is crucial for effective ablation and minimizing complications.
- Current planning methods may lack precision in predicting thermal spread.
Conclusions:
- Model-based thermal ablation planning offers benefits for improving ablation procedure precision.
- Accurate vasculature segmentation can help estimate occlusion risk and improve registration.
- Optimized contrast and registration protocols are needed for clinical workflow integration.
