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Challenge

Dr. Harry Etienne, a senior thoracic surgeon at Tenon University Hospital in Paris, faces a significant challenge: his department performs over 300 major lung resections annually with only a team of 11 specialists. This high volume places immense pressure on the surgical team and leaves little room for error during preparation and planning. The hospital's preference for video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) adds complexity to the planning and reconstruction process. Each patient's lung anatomy is unique, with potential variations in arteries, veins, and bronchi. This variability necessitates meticulous pre-operative planning to avoid surprises during surgery. However, time constraints limit the ability to invest extensive hours in charting and reconstruction for each case.

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Solution

To address these challenges and to reduce the possibility of planning error during surgery, Dr. Etienne and his team turned to Infervision's Thorax 3D reconstruction software. This AI-assisted innovative solution offers a streamlined approach to surgical planning, particularly for lung resections.

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Advantages

Time Efficiency：

The software automates the 3D reconstruction process, taking approximately 10 minutes. This automation eliminates the need for manual outlining of each anatomical structure, saving valuable time for surgeons.

Contrast-Free Reconstruction：

A key advantage of Infervision's software is its ability to generate 3D reconstructions from CT scans without contrast injection. This feature is crucial, as many patients undergo CT scans without contrast, and scheduling additional scans with contrast would be time-consuming and inconvenient.

Enhanced Pre-Operative Planning：

The software provides surgeons with detailed 3D visualizations of the patient's lung anatomy. This allows for better anticipation of potential anatomical variations and facilitates precise surgical planning.

Increased Confidence and Security：

By offering a comprehensive understanding of the patient's unique anatomy, the software boosts surgeon confidence and security during the operation.

“3D reconstruction software comes in handy because they allowed us to pay more attention to the anatomy because we can see the whole lung in one big image reconstructed, and we can choose to add or remove either the arteries, the veins, and the bronchi, which makes us get a better understanding of a patient's anatomy … I think definitely, it brings a lot of confidence during operation, and it makes us feel more secure towards the resection.”said Dr Etienne on the impact of Infervison’s software.“

Conclusion

Infervision's Thorax 3D reconstruction software has proven to be a valuable asset for Tenon University Hospital's thoracic surgery department. By addressing the challenges of high surgical volume and anatomical variability, the software has enabled the team to deliver superior patient care while optimizing efficiency.

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