System and method for image guidance during medical procedures
US8812077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/4808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical guidance system is disclosed that allows for real-time imaging and patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. The system can include an MRI system for generating real-time images of the patient while surgery is being performed. Prior to surgery, a surgical plan can be created using a planning interface. A control unit receives the real-time image data and the surgical plan, and monitors the image data based on parameters included in the surgical plan. The control-unit monitoring occurs in real-time while the surgical procedure is being performed. The control unit can detect deviations from the surgical plan and/or high-risk patient conditions and instruct an alert unit to issue an alert based on the detected conditions.
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