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A Wearable Fluorescence Imaging Device for Intraoperative Identification of Human Brain Tumors.
Mohtasebi et al., IEEE J Transl Eng Health Med 2024
DOI: 10.1109/JTEHM.2023.3338564
Development of a Wearable Fluorescence Imaging Device for Brain Tumor Surgery
New Information: Introduction of a wearable fluorescence eye loupe (FLoupe) device for intraoperative imaging of malignant gliomas (MGs), designed to overcome the limitations of current neurosurgical operative microscopes.
Importance: The FLoupe device aims to improve the differentiation of tumor tissue from normal brain tissue during surgery, which is crucial for patient outcomes. It offers a cost-effective, portable, and flexible alternative to traditional, expensive, and bulky microscopes.
Contribution to Literature: The study presents the creation and testing of two FLoupe prototypes for imaging with Fluorescein and 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). The devices were evaluated against the standard PENTERO® 900 microscope and showed comparable results in both tumor-simulating phantoms and patients with MGs. The FLoupe devices provide high-quality color and fluorescence images, enhance the surgeon’s range of movement, and reduce surgery time.
Clinical and Translational Impact: The FLoupe device offers a significant advancement in neurosurgical imaging by making fluorescence-guided surgery more accessible and adaptable, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes and broader use in clinical settings.