Episode # 404 • 12 Jan 2024
Navigation Software for IR Guidance
In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Merve Ozen about the potential of the Percunav system, an advanced needle guidance technology used in interventional and endovascular procedures. Dr. Ozen is an Assistant Professor of Radiology, Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:42 - Clinical Applications of 3D Fusion and Navigation Systems
11:43 - Limitations and Challenges of the Technology
17:30 - Exploring Different Needle Tracking Technologies
18:44 - Future Applications of the Technology
20:17 - Advice for Incorporating the Technology into Practice
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The uniqueness of the Percunav system lies in its 3D ultrasound image fusion and navigation capabilities, which enable doctors to combine the advantages of different imaging techniques including CT, MR, PET, and ultrasound. This allows for more precise and accurate procedures, while reducing radiation exposure. However, the utilization of this technology requires understanding and overcoming the learning curve. Additionally, Dr. Ozen explores the various applications of this technology including biopsies, drain placements and other challenging interventions.
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