Invited Talk by Omid Mohareri: Ultrasound-Based Image Guidance for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Robotics and Control Laboratory University of British Columbia, Canada Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Time: 10:30am Location: 03.13.010, FMI, Garching

Ultrasound-Based Image Guidance for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Abstract:
A robotic transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) system for real-time monitoring of the prostate and periprostatic anatomy during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP) will be described. This includes the detailed functionalities of the robot, methods for registering the robot to the da Vinci surgical system (Intuitive Surgical Inc.), along with the results of our clinical animal and human trials. Results of our preliminary clinical studies show that real-time robotic TRUS guidance during RALRP is feasible and safe and has the potential to provide the console surgeon with valuable anatomic information, aiming to maximize oncologic and functional outcomes.

Bio:
Omid Mohareri is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering working with Prof. Tim Salcudean in the Robotics and Control Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Canada. His research focus is mainly in the areas of Medical Robotics, Image-Guided Surgery, Medical Image Analysis and Haptic.