Ultrasound may replace CT scans for guiding cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05637346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to create a computer program that can automatically identify arteries and bones from ultrasound images taken during surgery. The goal is to make surgical navigation more accurate and efficient, potentially replacing CT scans. Fifty adults with abdominal cancer who were scheduled for surgery participated. The study focused on developing and testing the algorithm, not on treating the cancer itself.
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Netherlands Cancer Institute
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1066 CX, Netherlands
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