Context aware decision support in neurosurgical oncology based on an efficient classification of endomicroscopic data.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) enables in vivo, in situ tissue characterisation without changes in the surgical setting and simplifies the oncological surgical workflow. The potential of this technique in identifying residual cancer tissue and improving resection rates of brain tumours has been recently verified in pilot studies. The interpretation of endomicroscopic information is challenging, particularly for surgeons who do not themselves routinely review histopathology. Also, the diagnosis can be examiner-dependent, leading to considerable inter-observer variability. Therefore, automatic tissue characterisation with pCLE would support the surgeon in establishing diagnosis as well as guide robot-assisted intervention procedures.

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SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6096753 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature