The Development of Spinal Endoscopic Ultrasonic Imaging System With an Automated Tissue Recognition Algorithm.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Preclinical experimental study.

Objective

To develop an intraoperative ultrasound-assisted imaging device, which could be placed at the surgical site through an endoscopic working channel and which could help surgeons recognition of different tissue types during endoscopic spinal surgery (ESS).

Summary of background data

ESS remains a challenging task for spinal surgeons. Great proficiency and experience are needed to perform procedures such as intervertebral discectomy and neural decompression within a narrow channel. The limited surgical view poses a risk of damaging important structures, such as nerve roots.

Methods

We constructed a spinal endoscopic ultrasound system, using a 4-mm custom ultrasound probe, which can be easily inserted through th

SUBMITTER: Jiang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11512610 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature