Methods of performing surgery using optical coherence tomography (OCT)
US10362936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00851
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are provided including obtaining at least one image of a surgical region of a subject oriented for the surgical procedure using an OCT imaging system. An initial structural view of the surgical region to be used during the surgical procedure is constructed based on the obtained at least one OCT image. Parameters are computed as an end point for assessing an outcome of the surgical procedure using data derived from the OCT image. The surgical procedure is periodically assessed and clinical outcomes are monitored using changes to the OCT-derived initial structural view of the surgical region or changes to the computed at least one clinical parameter. It is determined if the surgical plan needs modification and it is modified during the surgical procedure. Operations repeat until it is determined that no more modifications are needed.
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