Magnetic resonance-guided prostate interventions.
We review our experience using an open 0.5-T magnetic resonance (MR) interventional unit to guide procedures in the prostate. This system allows access to the patient and real-time MR imaging simultaneously and has made it possible to perform prostate biopsy and brachytherapy under MR guidance. We review MR imaging of the prostate and its use in targeted therapy, and describe our use of image processing methods such as image registration to further facilitate precise targeting. We describe current developments with a robot assist system being developed to aid radioactive seed placement.
Haker
Steven J
SJ
Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. haker@bwh.harvard.edu
Mulkern
Robert V
RV
Roebuck
Joseph R
JR
Barnes
Agnieska Szot
AS
Dimaio
Simon
S
Hata
Nobuhiko
N
Tempany
Clare M C
CM
D001706:Biopsy; D001918:Brachytherapy; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012371:Robotics
D003287:Contrast Media