The Korea Photonics Technology Institute has developed a free-space augmented reality (AR) system that allows the location and shape of breast cancer tissue to be examined with the naked eye.
The system, developed in collaboration with the institution, local developer AR Apros Corp., and the National Cancer Center, uses a small light projection device to transmit a video of breast cancer captured by a camera to the affected region. for surgeons.
The near-infrared fluorescence probe video system typically used for breast cancer surgery does not allow surgeons to see the wavelength of light generated by the fluorescent contrast agent with the naked eye, requiring the use of a separate monitor with a dedicated camera for surgery.
The innovative method reflects real-time changes in the position of breast cancer cells caused by the flexibility of human tissue, and displays video immediately in the affected area to aid surgeon care, reducing time spent to surgery.
The new technology has passed performance tests using breast cancer models created by the National Cancer Center and animal testing, with medical certification and clinical trials scheduled for the near future.
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