Deep-learning based segmentation of ultrasound adipose image for liposuction.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: To develop an automatic and reliable ultrasonic visual system for robot- or computer-assisted liposuction, we examined the use of deep learning for the segmentation of adipose ultrasound images in clinical and educational settings.

Authors

  • Ruxin Cai
    Beihang University, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beijing, China.
  • Yanzhen Liu
    Medical Radiology Department, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China.
  • Zhibin Sun
    Beihang University, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beijing, China.
  • Yuneng Wang
    Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Yu Wang
    Clinical and Technical Support, Philips Healthcare, Shanghai, China.
  • Facheng Li
    Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Haiyue Jiang
    Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Beijing, China.