Multi-purpose robotic system for MRI guided focused ultrasound treatment
Title
Multi-purpose robotic system for MRI guided focused ultrasound treatment
Date Issued
2019-07-03
Inventor(s)
Major Field of Science
Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category
Medical Engineering
Date Issued
July 3, 2019
Type
Patents
Application
16173437.1
Affiliation
Abstract
The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible positioning system
that carries a focused ultrasound transducer (FUS). The robotic system can be used for treating fibroid, abdominal, breast and brain cancer.
that carries a focused ultrasound transducer (FUS). The robotic system can be used for treating fibroid, abdominal, breast and brain cancer.