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Title: Robotic system for magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound ablation of abdominal cancer
Authors: Antoniou, Anastasia 
Giannakou, Marinos 
Evripidou, Nikolas 
Evripidou, Georgios 
Spanoudes, Kyriakos 
Menikou, Georgios 
Damianou, Christakis A. 
Major Field of Science: Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category: Clinical Medicine
Keywords: MRgFUS;Abdominal cancer;Kidney;Liver;Rabbit ablation;Robotic device
Issue Date: Oct-2021
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 2021, vol. 17, no. 5, articl. no. e2299
Volume: 17
Issue: 5
Journal: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery 
Abstract: Background A prototype robotic system that uses magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology is presented. It features three degrees of freedom (DOF) and is intended for thermal ablation of abdominal cancer. Methods The device is equipped with three identical transducers being offset between them, thus focussing at different depths in tissue. The efficacy and safety of the system in ablating rabbit liver and kidney was assessed, both in laboratory and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conditions. Results Despite these organs' challenging location, in situ coagulative necrosis of a tissue area was achieved. Heating of abdominal organs in rabbit was successfully monitored with MR thermometry. Conclusions The MRgFUS system was proven successful in creating lesions in the abdominal area of rabbits. The outcomes of the study are promising for future translation of the technology to the clinic.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/23014
ISSN: 1478596X
DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2299
Rights: © Wiley
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Type: Article
Affiliation : Cyprus University of Technology 
Medsonic Ltd 
Nicosia General Hospital 
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed
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