Deformable multimodal registration for navigation in beating-heart cardiac surgery

Conclusion:The proposed algorithm registered 3D CT with dynamic 2D intraoperative imaging. The algorithm aligned the images in both space and time, needing neither dynamic CT imaging nor intraoperative electrocardiograms. The accuracy was sufficient for navigation in thoracoscopically guided beating-heart surgery.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research