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Dynamic uncertainty-level assessment framework for real-time needle tracking in CT-guided surgical environments

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  • Max Steiger

  • Mohammad Rezapourian

  • Marko Rak

  • Christian Hansen

  • June 5, 2026

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    CT-guided interventions rely on precise needle placement, necessitating accurate real-time tracking to navigate complex anatomy.

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    Existing needle-tracking systems often lack dynamic uncertainty estimates, leading to potential procedural errors and unrecognized inaccuracies.

  • 3

    The proposed framework provides real-time uncertainty levels as a percentage, correlating with spatial tracking error for informed decision-making.

  • 4

    Three uncertainty-assessment strategies are compared: classic metrics, end-to-end CNN, and a hybrid CNN that balances interpretability and automation.

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    The framework enhances transparency and trust in needle tracking, supporting safer surgical workflows amid dynamic operating conditions.

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Dynamic uncertainty-level assessment framework for real-time needle tracking in CT-guided surgical environments

  • by Max Steiger, Mohammad Rezapourian, Marko Rak, Christian Hansen

  • June 5, 2026

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