Qualitative Comparison of Image Stitching Algorithms for Multi-Camera Systems in Laparoscopy.

ABSTRACT: Multi-camera systems were recently introduced into laparoscopy to increase the narrow field of view of the surgeon. The video streams are stitched together to create a panorama that is easier for the surgeon to comprehend. Multi-camera prototypes for laparoscopy use quite basic algorithms and have only been evaluated on simple laparoscopic scenarios. The more recent state-of-the-art algorithms, mainly designed for the smartphone industry, have not yet been evaluated in laparoscopic conditions. We developed a simulated environment to generate a dataset of multi-view images displaying a wide range of laparoscopic situations, which is adaptable to any multi-camera system. We evaluated classical and state-of-the-art image stitching techniques used in non-medical applications on this dataset, i

SUBMITTER: Guy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8951246 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature