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System and method for endoscopic path planning

US7822461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bernhard Geiger · Buckenhof, DE
Atilla Peter Kiraly · Plainsboro, US
David P. Naidich · New York, US
Carol L. Novak · Newtown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 9, 2004
Grant date	Oct 26, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06T2210/41
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for endoscopic path planning is provided. The method comprises: identifying a target in a lung, wherein the target is located in a peripheral airway of the lung; generating an endoscopic path to the target, wherein a peripheral artery is used as a surrogate for the peripheral airway; and viewing the endoscopic path.

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