Abstract:
The invention describes a support apparatus (1) comprising a support made of deformable material (10) and at least 3 proximity sensors (Spi; i=1..n) fixed to the support (10), wherein the proximity sensors (Spi; i=1..n) are adapted to generate reference signals (Si; i=1..n) defined as a function of a detected radial reference (RRADJ). The invention also describes a device for detecting the current position (POSACT) of a surgical instrument (100) comprising the support apparatus (1 ). The invention further describes a functional assembly (200) comprising a surgical instrument (100) and the device for detecting the current position (POSACT). The invention also relates to a method for detecting the current position (POSACT) of the surgical instrument (100).
Abstract:
The invention discloses a system for processing image data from computed tomography scans comprising: a first detection device (D1) capable of being activated prior to an antitumour treatment on a patient and configured to perform a standard computed tomography scan (CT) on a patient and obtain first image data (D_IMM_1), in a first reference system (Rif_1); a second detection device (D2) capable of being activated intraoperatively at the end of the patient's antitumour treatment and configured to perform a cone-beam computed tomography scan (CBCT) and obtain second image data (D_IMM_2), in a second reference system (Rif_2); a processing unit (100), in data communication with the first device (D1) and the second device (D2) and configured to process said first image data (D_IMM_1) and said second image data (D_IMM_2), thereby realizing a graphic comparison between a tumour mass (M1) prior to antitumour treatment and a necrotic area (M2) after antitumour treatment. The invention further discloses a corresponding method for processing image data from computed tomography scans, in particular a computer implemented method.
Abstract:
Navigation, tracking and guiding system (1) for the positioning of operatory instruments (5) inside the body of a patient (P) comprising a control unit (2), a display (3) and first detecting means (4) for determining the spatial position of the viewer (3). The system (1) further comprises a sensor associated to an operatory instrument (5) and insertable inside the internal portion (Pi) of the body of the patient (P). The probe comprises at least one optical guide, having dispersion zones of a luminous flux generated inside the optical guide and detecting means for the detection of the dispersion of the luminous flux, in order to identify the spatial arrangement of the probe when inserted within the patient (P). The control unit (2) is configured to project on the viewer (3) an image of the internal state of at least one internal portion (Pi) of the body of the patient (P) and the image of the probe based on the identified spatial arrangement.