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Evaluation of a guided ultrasound navigation system for surgical intervention in pediatric tumors: a phantom investigation

  • By

  • V. J. van Boheemen

  • J. M. van der Zee

  • M. A. J. Hiep

  • M. Fitski

  • M. H. W. A. Wijnen

  • F. J. Siepel

  • A. F. W. van der Steeg

  • May 4, 2026

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    Pediatric tumors often require neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgical excision, complicating tumor localization during surgery.

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    Surgical navigation systems can improve outcomes in pediatric oncology by enhancing intraoperative tumor localization using preoperative imaging.

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    The study developed a specialized ultrasound navigation system for pediatric tumors, addressing unique anatomical challenges in children.

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    Phantom models were created to evaluate the accuracy and precision of the navigation system in a controlled environment before clinical use.

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    The navigation system utilized electromagnetic tracking and ultrasound imaging to align preoperative models with real-time surgical contexts.

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Performance of a tracked ultrasound navigation setup for pediatric tumor surgery: a phantom study

  • by V. J. van Boheemen, J. M. van der Zee, M. A. J. Hiep, M. Fitski, M. H. W. A. Wijnen, F. J. Siepel, A. F. W. van der Steeg

  • May 4, 2026

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