Emese Balogh
Visitor Researcher
CISST Center
Johns Hopkins University
DiMaio, Simon; Pieper, Steve; Chinzei, Kiyoyuki; Hata, Nobuhiko; Balogh, Emese; Fichtinger, Gabor; Tempany, Clare M; Kikinis, Ron
Robot-assisted needle placement in open-MRI: system architecture, integration and validation Journal Article
In: Studies in health technology and informatics, vol. 119, pp. 126–131, 2006.
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<p>This work describes an integrated system for planning, performing percutaneous procedures-such as prostate biopsy-with robotic assistance under MRI-guidance The physician interacts with a planning interface in order to specify the set of desired needle trajectories, based on anatomical structures, lesions observed in the patient’s MR images All image-space coordinates are automatically computed, and used to position a needle guide by means of an MRI-compatible robotic manipulator, thus avoiding the limitations of the traditional fixed needle template Direct control of real-time imaging aids visualization of the needle as it is manually inserted through the guide Results from in-scanner phantom experiments are provided</p>
Fichtinger, Gabor; Degeut, Anton; Masamune, Ken; Balogh, Emese; Fischer, Gregory; Mathieu, Herve; Taylor, Russell H.; Zinreich, James; Fayad, Laura
Image overlay guidance for needle insertion in CT scanner Journal Article
In: IEEE transactions on biomedical engineering, vol. 52, no. 8, pp. 1415–1424, 2005.
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Fichtinger, Gabor; Degeut, Anton; Fischer, Gregory; Iordachita, Iulian; Balogh, Emese; Masamune, Ken; Taylor, Russell H.; Fayad, Laura; Oliveira, Michelle; Zinreich, James
Image overlay for CT-guided needle insertions Journal Article
In: Journal of Computer Aided Surgery, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 241–255, 2005.
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abstract = {<p>OBJECTIVE: We present a 2D image overlay device to assist needle placement on computed tomography (CT) scanners MATERIALS AND METHODS: The system consists of a flat display, a semitransparent mirror mounted on the gantry When the physician looks at the patient through the mirror, the CT image appears to be floating inside the body with correct size, position as if the physician had 2D ’X-ray vision’ The physician draws the optimal path on the CT image The composite image is rendered on the display, thus reflected in the mirror The reflected image is used to guide the physician in the procedure In this article, we describe the design, various embodiments of the 2D image overlay system, followed by the results of phantom, cadaver experiments in multiple clinical applications RESULTS: Multiple skeletal targets were successfully accessed with one insertion attempt Generally, successful access was recorded on liver targets when a clear path opened, but the number of attempts, accuracy showed variability because of occasional lack of access Soft tissue deformation further reduced the accuracy, consistency in comparison to skeletal targets CONCLUSION: The system demonstrated strong potential for reducing faulty needle insertion attempts, thereby reducing X-ray dose, patient discomfort</p>},
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<p>OBJECTIVE: We present a 2D image overlay device to assist needle placement on computed tomography (CT) scanners MATERIALS AND METHODS: The system consists of a flat display, a semitransparent mirror mounted on the gantry When the physician looks at the patient through the mirror, the CT image appears to be floating inside the body with correct size, position as if the physician had 2D ’X-ray vision’ The physician draws the optimal path on the CT image The composite image is rendered on the display, thus reflected in the mirror The reflected image is used to guide the physician in the procedure In this article, we describe the design, various embodiments of the 2D image overlay system, followed by the results of phantom, cadaver experiments in multiple clinical applications RESULTS: Multiple skeletal targets were successfully accessed with one insertion attempt Generally, successful access was recorded on liver targets when a clear path opened, but the number of attempts, accuracy showed variability because of occasional lack of access Soft tissue deformation further reduced the accuracy, consistency in comparison to skeletal targets CONCLUSION: The system demonstrated strong potential for reducing faulty needle insertion attempts, thereby reducing X-ray dose, patient discomfort</p>
Li, Jack; Iordachita, Iulian; Balogh, Emese; Fichtinger, Gabor; Kazanzides, Peter
Validation of an image-guided robot system for measurement, biopsy and injection in rodents Conference
Procedings IEEE 31st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, 2005.
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Oliveira, Michelle; Degeut, Anton; Fischer, Gregory; Balogh, Emese; Taylor, Russell H.; Fayad, Laura; Zinreich, James; Fichtinger, Gabor
Image Overlay for CT-Guided Hepatic Needle Insertions - Cadaver Studies Conference
Annual congress of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, 2005.
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Li, Jack; Balogh, Emese; Iordachita, Iulian; Fichtinger, Gabor; Kazanzides, Peter
Image-Guided Robot System for Small Animal Research Conference
Conference on Complex Medical Engineering (CME2005), 2005.
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Fichtinger, Gabor; Degeut, Anton; Masamune, Ken; Fischer, Gregory; Balogh, Emese; Mathieu, Herve; Taylor, Russell H.; Fayad, Laura; Zinreich, James
Needle Insertion in CT Scanner with Image Overlay - Cadaver Studies Journal Article
In: Proceedings in Lecture Notes in Computer Science Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI), vol. 3217, pp. 795-803, 2004.
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Balogh, Emese; Degeut, Anton; Susil, Robert; Krieger, Axel; Viswanathan, Anand; Menard, Cynthia; Coleman, Jonathan; Fichtinger, Gabor
Visualization, Planning, and Monitoring Software for MRI-Guided Prostate Intervention Robot Journal Article
In: Proceedings Lecture Notes in Computer Science Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI), vol. 3217, pp. 73-80, 2004.
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Fichtinger, Gabor; Deguet, Anton; Masamune, Ken; Balogh, Emese; Fischer, Gregory; Mathieu, Herve; Taylor, Russell H; Fayad, Laura M; Zinreich, S James
Needle insertion in CT scanner with image overlay–cadaver studies Journal Article
In: pp. 795-803, 2004.
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abstract = {An image overlay system is presented to assist needle placement in conventional CT scanners. The device consists of a flat LCD display and a half mirror and is mounted on the gantry. Looking at the patient through the mirror, the CT image appears to be floating inside the patient with correct size and position, thereby providing the physician with two-dimensional “X-ray vision” to guide needle placement procedures. The physician inserts the needle following the optimal path identified in the CT image that is rendered on the LCD and thereby reflected in the mirror. The system promises to increase needle placement accuracy and also to reduce X-ray dose, patient discomfort, and procedure time by eliminating faulty insertion attempts. We report cadaver experiments in several clinical applications with a clinically applicable device.},
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An image overlay system is presented to assist needle placement in conventional CT scanners. The device consists of a flat LCD display and a half mirror and is mounted on the gantry. Looking at the patient through the mirror, the CT image appears to be floating inside the patient with correct size and position, thereby providing the physician with two-dimensional “X-ray vision” to guide needle placement procedures. The physician inserts the needle following the optimal path identified in the CT image that is rendered on the LCD and thereby reflected in the mirror. The system promises to increase needle placement accuracy and also to reduce X-ray dose, patient discomfort, and procedure time by eliminating faulty insertion attempts. We report cadaver experiments in several clinical applications with a clinically applicable device.
Balogh, Emese; Deguet, Anton; Susil, Robert C; Krieger, Axel; Viswanathan, Anand; Ménard, Cynthia; Coleman, Jonathan A; Fichtinger, Gabor
Visualization, planning, and monitoring software for MRI-guided prostate intervention robot Journal Article
In: pp. 73-80, 2004.
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abstract = {This paper reports an interactive software interface for visualization, planning, and monitoring of intra-prostatic needle placement procedures performed with a robotic assistant device inside standard cylindrical high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. We use anatomical visualization and image processing techniques to plan the process and apply active tracking coils to localize the robot in real-time to monitor its motion relative to the anatomy. The interventional system is in Phase-I clinical trials for prostate biopsy and marker seed placement. The system concept, mechanical design, and in-vivo canine studies have been presented earlier [6,10,14]. The software architecture and three-dimensional application software interface discussed in this paper are new additions. This software was tested on pre-recorded patient data.},
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This paper reports an interactive software interface for visualization, planning, and monitoring of intra-prostatic needle placement procedures performed with a robotic assistant device inside standard cylindrical high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. We use anatomical visualization and image processing techniques to plan the process and apply active tracking coils to localize the robot in real-time to monitor its motion relative to the anatomy. The interventional system is in Phase-I clinical trials for prostate biopsy and marker seed placement. The system concept, mechanical design, and in-vivo canine studies have been presented earlier [6,10,14]. The software architecture and three-dimensional application software interface discussed in this paper are new additions. This software was tested on pre-recorded patient data.
Balogh, Emese; Deguet¹, Anton; Susil, Robert C; Krieger, Axel; Viswanathan¹, Anand; Ménard¹, Cynthia; Coleman, Jonathan A; Fichtinger, Gabor
Visualization, Planning, and Monitoring Software for MRI-Guided Prostate Journal Article
In: Medical Image Computing and Computer-assisted Intervention, pp. 73, 2002.
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Sorantin, Erich; Balogh, Emese; Bartroli, Anna Vilanova; Palagyi, Kalman; Nyul, Laszlo G; Loncaric, Sven; Subasic, Marko; Kovacevic, Domagoj; Dudasne-Nagy, Marianna; Mate, Eors; Kari, Bela; Fichtinger, Gabor; DeWeese, Theodore L; Patriciu, Alexandru; Tanacs, Attila; Mazilu, Dumitru; Anderson, James H; Masamune, Ken; Taylor, Russel H; Stoianovici, Dan; Kuba, Attila; Balogh, Emese; Nyul, Laszlo G; Falcao, Alexandre X; Udupa, Jayaram K; Palagyi, Kalman; Sorantin, Erich; Halmai, Csongor; Erdohelyi, Balazs; Palagyi, Kalman; Nyul, Laszlo G; Olle, Krisztian; Geiger, Bernhard; Lindbichler, Franz; Friedrich, Gerhard; Kiesler, Karl
Virtual Dissection of the Colon Journal Article
In: 3D Image Processing–Techniques and Clinical Applications, vol. 21, pp. 263-273, 0000.
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abstract = {In this paper, we present a new mathematical method that synthesizes normal data sets for quantification of regional myocardium perfusion. In clinical practice, regional myocardial perfusion is often measured with a gamma camera and quantified via circumferential profile analysis. Normal reference profile data is used to increase the accuracy of the clinical interpretations. Our goal is to create reference data from an existing set of archived studies. An iterative mathematical method, based on two statistical hypotheses, was used to generate the study set instead of collecting normal examinations from a healthy population. Clinical validation is based on interpretations by six independent observers. Results of evaluation with synthesized normal data and its validation are presented.},
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In this paper, we present a new mathematical method that synthesizes normal data sets for quantification of regional myocardium perfusion. In clinical practice, regional myocardial perfusion is often measured with a gamma camera and quantified via circumferential profile analysis. Normal reference profile data is used to increase the accuracy of the clinical interpretations. Our goal is to create reference data from an existing set of archived studies. An iterative mathematical method, based on two statistical hypotheses, was used to generate the study set instead of collecting normal examinations from a healthy population. Clinical validation is based on interpretations by six independent observers. Results of evaluation with synthesized normal data and its validation are presented.