Virtual CT thoracoscopy: preoperative simulation for thoracoscopic surgery of esophageal cancer.
Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery is a complex procedure requiring simultaneous dissection of the esophagus and lymph nodes while maintaining the surrounding vessels. Because of the difficulty in obtaining comprehensive views of the operative field, three-dimensional (3-D) images with preoperative information on the vascular system, esophagus, trachea, lungs, lymph nodes, skin, and bones would be extremely helpful in performing the surgery.
Morita
Yoshiaki
Y
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. morita@rad.med.tohoku.ac.jp
Takase
Kei
K
Yamada
Takayuki
T
Sato
Akihiro
A
Higano
Shuichi
S
Takahashi
Shoki
S
Ichikawa
Hirofumi
H
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface