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BackTable Vascular & Interventional
Ep. 404 Navigation Software for IR Guidance with Dr. Merve Ozen
Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Merve Ozen, an interventional radiologist, discusses the Percunav system, a needle guidance technology that combines different imaging techniques for precise procedures and reduced radiation exposure. She explains the various applications such as biopsies, drain placements, and challenging interventions. The learning curve and challenges of incorporating this technology into practice are explored. Future applications and the potential of ultrasound imaging are discussed, as well as the decreasing use of navigation software for IR guidance.
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- The Percunav system combines fusion software and navigation techniques, allowing for the precise combination of different imaging techniques and increasing accuracy in procedures while reducing radiation exposure.
- The Percunav system has various applications including percutaneous procedures like ablations and challenging biopsies, providing a solution for cases in areas like the pelvic cavity and enabling precise target localization.
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Advanced Needle Guidance and Percunab System
The podcast episode discusses advanced needle guidance using the Percunab system, which involves fusion software and navigation techniques. The fusion software allows for combining MRI or PET CT images with ultrasound images, increasing accuracy and confidence in procedures like biopsies and ablations. The navigation technique uses 3D ultrasound image fusion and navigation to access areas that are difficult to reach with conventional methods. The system requires a setup process involving patient trackers and the connection of cables and sensors. The learning curve for using the system is relatively short, with proficiency achieved after a few cases. The technology has the potential to revolutionize radiationless procedures, help in rural areas without CT scans, and reduce the need for rebiopsies.
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