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A Mechatronic Biopsy Guidance System for an Integrated 3D TRUS with Prostate-Specific PET System

Authors: Jeffrey Bax, Ian A. Cunningham, Aaron Fenster, Lori Gardi, Sule Karagulleoglu Kunduraci, Alla Reznik, David Tessier

Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Lakehead University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Image-guided biopsy is critical for early diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa), the most common cancer in men worldwide. While the prostate-specific PET (P-PET) system offers enhanced sensitivi...

A Setup and Workflow for Fully Automated Electromagnetic Tracking-Based Implant Reconstruction in Intraoperative Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Ioannis Androulakis, Miranda E.M.C. Christianen, Jérémy Godart, Mischa Hoogeman, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Lorne Luthart, Remi A. Nout, Henrike Westerveld

Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Despite the advantages of transrectal ultrasound-based treatment planning for HDR prostate cancer brachytherapy which allows on-line treatment delivery in the intraoperative setting, it is...

Development of a Robust 3D-Ultrasound (3DUS) Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for a Real-Time Needle-Tracking System in HDR GYN Brachytherapy

Authors: Diandra Ayala-Peacock, Lindsey Hendricks Bloom, Oana I. Craciunescu, Julie A. Raffi, Megan K. Russ, Ryan Sanford, Rajesh Venkarataman

Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Eigen Health, Duke Univesity

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish a robust QA framework to characterize and ensure accuracy, reliability, and reusability of a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-based needle tracking system (NTS) for clinical HDR GYN...

Dynamic X-Ray Acoustic Computed Tomography (XACT)

Authors: Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu, Yuchen Yan

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: X-ray Acoustic Computed Tomography (XACT) is a transformative innovation in medical imaging, overcoming the limitations of conventional X-ray techniques. It introduces new possibilities in cl...