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Muhammad Emaduddin1, Tansel Halic2, Doga Demirel3
1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon. IEEE Southeastcon
|October 30, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a novel method for 3D organ reconstruction from endoscopic videos, enhancing diagnostic and surgical capabilities. The technique enables detailed 3D visualization without specialized hardware, improving surgical planning and cancer surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Vision
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Endoscopy is crucial for internal organ examination and surgery.
- Current 2D endoscopic imaging lacks 3D morphological correlation, limiting applications in planning, navigation, and surveillance.
- Endoscopic videos are underutilized, often discarded after real-time use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a complete method for 3D reconstruction of internal organs from standard endoscopic videos.
- To enable accurate 3D visualization of organ morphology for improved clinical applications.
- To enhance diagnostic and surgical procedures through comprehensive 3D tissue and tumor visualization.
Main Methods:
- Image extraction from endoscopic videos.
- Novel image pre-processing techniques for 3D reconstruction.
- Advanced computer vision algorithms without hardware modification.
- Formalized image acquisition protocol and validation on a calibrated test bed.
Main Results:
- Successful 3D reconstruction and visualization of organ models from endoscopic videos.
- Validated accuracy and robustness of the reconstruction method.
- Demonstrated feasibility using standard clinical-grade endoscopy hardware.
Conclusions:
- The developed method significantly enhances the utility of endoscopic videos for clinical applications.
- Provides comprehensive 3D visualization for improved intra-operative planning, navigation, and disease surveillance.
- Offers a valuable tool for advancing endoscopy-based diagnostics and surgical interventions.
