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1Intuitive, 1020 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, USA. jonathan.sorger@intusurg.com.
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Quantifying the impact of image-guided surgical technologies is crucial. This review explores methods for evaluating these innovations, highlighting their benefits and ongoing assessments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology Assessment
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Image-guided surgery has advanced from preoperative imaging to real-time, intraoperative data.
- Minimally invasive procedures and improved clinical outcomes are key drivers for adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance understanding of methods for quantifying the impact of image-guided surgical technologies.
- To review economic and technical evaluation methods for medical devices in image-guided interventions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review of economic and technical evaluation methods for medical devices.
- Focused on applications of image-guided interventions across various countries.
Main Results:
- Image-guided surgical techniques, particularly in neurosurgery, show successful implementation and adoption.
- Discusses challenges, including failures and cost-efficacy analyses of new technologies.
Conclusions:
- Image-guided surgery provides real-time information, evolving beyond preoperative imaging.
- Recent advancements in optical and radioactive guidance address soft tissue deformation and organ motion.
- These technologies are undergoing value assessments, promising broad benefits for healthcare stakeholders.
