title: Optical coherence tomography: the past, present and future.
abstract: Optical coherence tomography is a new technology that provides an atraumatic "optical biopsy" providing both anatomical and possible histopathologic results. It has only recently been incorporated into the urological field. This paper highlights previous and prospective advances of optical coherence tomography in urology and its potential application in robotic urologic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A100, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA.
authors.forename: Raj K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A100, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA.
authors.forename: Jihad H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kaouk
keywords: Laparoscopic; Optical coherence tomography; Prostate cancer; Prostatectomy; Robotic