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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Surgical Technology
    • Biomedical Optics

    Background:

    • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) offers reduced patient trauma and faster recovery.
    • Current endoscopic visualization lacks crucial sensory feedback like depth perception and tactile sensation.
    • Advanced imaging is needed to provide surgeons with critical intraoperative information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an advanced endoscopic imaging system for MIS.
    • To integrate multiple imaging modalities for comprehensive intraoperative data.
    • To overcome the limitations of current endoscopic visualization.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a prototype multimodal 3D imaging endoscope.
    • Integration of volumetric light-field imaging for 3D structure capture.
    • Incorporation of laser-speckle contrast imaging for blood flow assessment.

    Main Results:

    • Simultaneous acquisition of 3D structural information and blood flow dynamics.
    • Demonstration of a clinically relevant form factor for the endoscope.
    • Potential to enhance surgical navigation and tissue evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed multimodal endoscope offers augmented intraoperative information.
    • This technology addresses key sensory deficits in current endoscopic procedures.
    • It represents a significant advancement in endoscopic imaging for MIS.