An Integrated Robotic System for MRI-Guided Neuroablation: Preclinical Evaluation.

Journal: IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
Published Date: Feb 17, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Treatment of brain tumors requires high precision in order to ensure sufficient treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Ablation of such tumors using needle-based therapeutic ultrasound (NBTU) under real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can fulfill this need. However, the constrained space and strong magnetic field in the MRI bore restricts patient access limiting precise placement of the NBTU ablation tool. A surgical robot compatible with use inside the bore of an MRI scanner can alleviate these challenges.

Authors

  • Niravkumar A Patel
    Automation and Interventional Medicine (AIM) Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA, 01609, USA.
  • Christopher J Nycz
  • Paulo A Carvalho
  • Katie Y Gandomi
  • Radian Gondokaryono
  • Gang Li
    The Centre for Cyber Resilience and Trust, Deakin University, Australia.
  • Tamas Heffter
  • Everette Clif Burdette
  • Julie G Pilitsis
  • Gregory S Fischer

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