System and method for performing a biopsy of a target volume and a computing device for planning the same
US8788019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for performing a biopsy of a target volume and a computing device for planning the same are provided. A three-dimensional ultrasound transducer captures ultrasound volume data from the target volume. A three-dimensional registration module registers the ultrasound volume data with supplementary volume data related to the target volume. A biopsy planning module processes the ultrasound volume data and the supplementary volume data in combination in order to develop a biopsy plan for the target volume. A biopsy needle biopsies the target volume in accordance with the biopsy plan.
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