Marvin P Fried1, Sanjay R Parikh, Babak Sadoughi. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467, USA. mfried@montefiore.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Image-guided surgery (IGS) is a critical tool. However, its clinical validity remains controversial. A review of indications and a consensus based on literature are presented. METHODS: Literature review. RESULTS: Traditional indications remain valid. Novel applications have emerged, and the reliability of IGS has been consistently endorsed. Although evidence is based on scattered reports and expert opinions, the use of IGS in approved instances is regarded as the state of the art. CONCLUSIONS: IGS is reliable, and a scientific validation of outcomes would entail unethical strategies. An expanding spectrum of indications is anticipated, although IGS does not replace proper training.
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Image-guided surgery (IGS) is a critical tool. However, its clinical validity remains controversial. A review of indications and a consensus based on literature are presented. METHODS: Literature review. RESULTS: Traditional indications remain valid. Novel applications have emerged, and the reliability of IGS has been consistently endorsed. Although evidence is based on scattered reports and expert opinions, the use of IGS in approved instances is regarded as the state of the art. CONCLUSIONS: IGS is reliable, and a scientific validation of outcomes would entail unethical strategies. An expanding spectrum of indications is anticipated, although IGS does not replace proper training.
Authors: Stella Lee; Gary L Gallia; Douglas D Reh; Sebastian Schafer; Ali Uneri; Daniel J Mirota; Sajendra Nithiananthan; Yoshito Otake; J Webster Stayman; Wojciech Zbijewski; Jeffrey H Siewerdsen Journal: Laryngoscope Date: 2012-08-08 Impact factor: 3.325
Authors: Daniel J Mirota; Ali Uneri; Sebastian Schafer; Sajendra Nithiananthan; Douglas D Reh; Masaru Ishii; Gary L Gallia; Russell H Taylor; Gregory D Hager; Jeffrey H Siewerdsen Journal: IEEE Trans Med Imaging Date: 2013-01-28 Impact factor: 10.048