Individual Research Project 11

Image guided navigation technology in endovascular interventions: AM generated mock-ups

Monica Emendi – ESR 11

The main objective of this ESR is to implement and test navigation technology in endovascular interventions, thereby enhancing efficiency and efficacy of image guided minimal invasive therapies. Such technologies aim at reducing OR procedure time and complications, while minimizing the contrast dose to the patient and radiation exposure to the patient and clinical personnel. Accurate patient specific anatomical models for planning and guidance of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) procedures will be generated through the fusion of information from available image data. 3D printed patient specific models for pre-surgical planning will be created through additive manufacturing (AM) to support the training of clinicians by providing complex anatomical models to inspect prior to procedure and also tor teaching purposes.

Expected Results

• Efficient image guided minimal invasive therapies..

• Accurate patient specific anatomical models for planning and guidance of EVAR procedures..

• 3D printed patient specific models for pre-surgical planning.