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Method and system for liver lobe segmentation and pre-operative surgical planning

US7840044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2006
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2021
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system is provided for image segmentation for liver objects. Segmentation is performed to obtain a first set of objects relating to liver. More than one types in association with one of the first set of objects are identified. Landmarks are identified based on the segmented first set of objects or the different types of one of the first set of objects. A second set of objects including liver lobes are segmented based on the landmarks.

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