Tumor Localization TechniquesCurrent Oncology ResearchDefinitionsThree TechniquesPapersCTMRIJansen’s FindingsJansen’s Findings (cont.)Sato’s FindingsHookwire LocalizationBioimpedanceLee’s FindingsLee’s Findings (cont.)ConclusionsConclusions (cont.)Tumor Localization TechniquesRichard KaoApril 10, 2001Computer Integrated Surgery IICurrent Oncology Research•Tumor Localization•Pre-operative localization techniques that provide the greatest accuracy before irradiating the lesion area•Prevent tumor extension after treatmentDefinitions•Clinical Target Volume (CTV)–Area to be irradiated, built from 3-D imaging modalities•Delineation–Outlining the area of the tumor, including providing a perimeter to prevent tumor extensionThree Techniques•CT and/or MRI•Hookwire Localization•BioimpedancePapers•Jansen, E. et al. “Target volumes in radiotherapy for high-grade malignant glioma of the brain.” Radiotherapy and Oncology, vol. 56, pp. 151-156, 2000.•Sato, M. et al. “Laparoscopic hepatic surgery guided by hookwire localization.” 2000.•Lee, B. et al. “Bioimpedance: Novel Use of a Minimally Invasive Techniques for Cancer Localization in the Intact Prostrate.” The Prostrate, vol. 39, pp. 213-218, 1999.CT•Computerized Tomography (CT)•Provides geometric superiority•2-cm margin of error after postmortem analysis•RadiationMRI•Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)•Provides diagnostic superiority•2-3 cm margin of error after postmortem analysis•Availability and costsJansen’s Findings•Patients had high-grade malignant astrocytoma, most common primary brain tumor•Found a lack of uniform guidelines•Discrepancy between tumor extension and CT and/or MRI results•Trade-off between probability of complications and the expected benefit for the patient•Had to add a 2-cm ring around imagesJansen’s Findings (cont.)•CT and MRI separately provide good information on both macro- and microscopic tumor extension•Ideal situation is to use both•For CTVs less than 250 cm3, use single CTV•For larger tumors, use a second TV with a smaller margin of irradiationSato’s Findings•Patients with small Hepatocellular Carcinomas (HCCs)•Helical and angiographic CT used to locate these lesions•Use CT to guide a 21-gauge guide needle to the lesion, then insert a hookwire through needle and withdraw the needle, leaving hookwire in placeHookwire Localization•CT used to confirm hookwire in place•Microwave Coagulation Therapy (MCT) on HCCs•Complete tumor ablation•RadiationBioimpedance•Electrical property of biological tissue•Electric current is limited in living tissue by highly insulating cell membranes•Different tissue architecture may impede current differently, allowing detection of differences between normal and cancerous tissueLee’s Findings•Prostrate cancer diagnosed by transrectal ultrasound-guided sextant needle biopsy•Imprecise method•Use two bioimpedance needles 1 mm apart, 3 mm into prostrate surfaceLee’s Findings (cont.)•Cancerous areas had higher impedance (932 + 170 ohms)•Non-cancerous tissue had lower impedance (751 + 151 ohms)•Bioimpedance successful but still invasive and imprecise for different typesConclusions•CT with MRI is effective but brings up questions regarding radiation and availability•Hookwire Localization requires CT scans both pre- and postoperation•Bioimpedance successful, but invasive and not appropriate for all types of tumor localizationConclusions (cont.)•Using amorphous wires and magnetic fields to implement the Barkhausen effect, we provide a precise, reliable alternative that is readily available•Avoid pitfalls of these other techniques•Applicable to more areas than tumor localization, including catheter tip location, seed implants in brachytherapy, and probe tip location in surgical