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Unprocessed real-time imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers using a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography system.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have recently developed a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (MIOCT) device towards intrasurgical cross-sectional imaging of surgical maneuvers. In this report, we explore the capability of MIOCT to acquire real-time video imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers without post-processing modifications.

Methods

Standard 3-port vitrectomy was performed in human during scheduled surgery as well as in cadaveric porcine eyes. MIOCT imaging of human subjects was performed in healthy normal volunteers and intraoperatively at a normal pause immediately following surgical manipulations, under an Institutional Review Board-approved protocol, with informed consent from all subjects. Video MIOCT imaging of live surgical manipulations was performed in cadaveric porcine eyes by carefully aligning B-scans with instrument orientation and movement. Inverted imaging was performed by lengthening of the reference arm to a position beyond the choroid.

Results

Unprocessed MIOCT imaging was successfully obtained in healthy human volunteers and in human patients undergoing surgery, with visualization of post-surgical changes in unprocessed single B-scans. Real-time, unprocessed MIOCT video imaging was successfully obtained in cadaveric porcine eyes during brushing of the retina with the Tano scraper, peeling of superficial retinal tissue with intraocular forceps, and separation of the posterior hyaloid face. Real-time inverted imaging enabled imaging without complex conjugate artifacts.

Conclusions

MIOCT is capable of unprocessed imaging of the macula in human patients undergoing surgery and of unprocessed, real-time, video imaging of surgical maneuvers in model eyes. These capabilities represent an important step towards development of MIOCT for efficient, real-time imaging of manipulations during human surgery.

SUBMITTER: Hahn P

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3537843 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Unprocessed real-time imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers using a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography system.

Hahn Paul P Migacz Justin J O'Connell Rachelle R Izatt Joseph A JA Toth Cynthia A CA

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 20120516 1

<h4>Background</h4>We have recently developed a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (MIOCT) device towards intrasurgical cross-sectional imaging of surgical maneuvers. In this report, we explore the capability of MIOCT to acquire real-time video imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers without post-processing modifications.<h4>Methods</h4>Standard 3-port vitrectomy was performed in human during scheduled surgery as well as in cadaveric porcine eyes. MIOCT imagin ...[more]

PMID: 22585009

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Project description:PurposeWe develop and assess the impact of depth-based, motion-stabilized colorization (color) of microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography (MIOCT) volumes on microsurgical performance and ability to interpret surgical volumes.MethodsColor was applied in real-time as gradients indicating axial position and stabilized based on calculated center of mass. In a test comparing colorization versus grayscale visualizations of prerecorded intraoperative volumes from human surgery, ophthalmologists (N = 7) were asked to identify retinal membranes, the presence of an instrument, its contact with tissue, and associated deformation of the retina. In a separate controlled trial, trainees (N = 15) performed microsurgical skills without conventional optical visualization and compared colorized versus grayscale MIOCT visualization on a stereoptic screen. Skills included thickness identification, instrument placement, and object manipulation, and were assessed based on time, performance metrics, and confidence.ResultsIn intraoperative volume testing, colorization improved ability to differentiate membrane from retina (P < 0.01), correctly identify instrument contact with membrane (P = 0.03), and retinal deformation (P = 0.01). In model microsurgical skills testing, trainees working with colorized volumes were faster (P < 0.01) and more correct (P < 0.01) in assessments of thickness for recessed and elevated objects, were less likely to inadvertently contact a surface when approaching with an instrument (P < 0.01), and uniformly more confident (P < 0.01 for each) in conducting each skill.ConclusionsDepth-based colorization enables effective identification of retinal membranes and tissue deformation. In microsurgical skill testing, it improves user efficiency, and confidence in microscope-independent, OCT-guided model surgical maneuvers.Translational relevanceNovel depth-based colorization and stabilization technology improves the use of intraoperative MIOCT.

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Unprocessed real-time imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers using a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography system.

Background

Methods

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Conclusions

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Unprocessed real-time imaging of vitreoretinal surgical maneuvers using a microscope-integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography system.

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