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ENDOCAS - Centro di eccellenza per la chirurgia assistita al calcolatore

Università di Pisa
Principal Investigator
Franco MOSCA Università di PISA
Research Objectives
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THE EVOLVING SCENARIO OF SURGERYWhile open surgical exploration still represents the most commonly applied surgical technique, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is becoming widely accepted in the light of the reduction of access trauma for the patient. In addition, the surgical scenario is evolving under the influences of a number of emerging technologies. Image guided surgery, robotics, augmented reality, and intelligent surgical tools are contributing to evolve the surgical procedures from a "traditional" model, based only on the surgeons' skill, to the "computer assisted" model, where surgeons and machines work together in a synergistic way (see Figure).
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The evolution of the role of medical imaging in the operating room
Full integration of advanced imaging into interventional radiology and minimally invasive surgical methods will result in fundamental changes in therapeutic strategies and approaches. The computer-assisted model improves the QUALITY of surgical intervention providing tools and methods to assist (never substitute!) the surgeon and to exploit his/her skills. Advances in technology have already resulted in sweeping changes in diagnostic radiology, and more widespread use of modern therapeutic devices, computers and advanced imaging technologies will have a far-reaching effect on surgery as well. Image guidance, in general, can reduce the inherent invasiveness of surgery and improve>>>