The research group “MR tools” is part of the focus area "oncology", which deals with the minimally invasive image-guided therapy of metastases of the liver and spine. The treatment of liver tumors is to take place under MRI imaging, which is to be used for the positioning of the instruments and therapy monitoring. For the hardware components needed, the research group „MR tools“ develops, implements and evaluates innovative concepts, starting with the requirements of the clinical partners.
Within the AP 1, an "MR-compatible ablation system" should be explored which allows continuous monitoring of the ablation process on the basis of MR imaging during operation, while the same ablation efficiency as with unsuitable commercial MR systems is guaranteed. Important aspects are the selection of materials and the design of electronic components, so that they comply on the one hand with the strong magnetic field and on the other hand the sensitive measuring system of the MR scanner is not interfered. In addition, the limited space in the MRI should be considered to allow an insertion of the applicators in the patient within the MRI.
The AP2 is aimed at the development of an "interventional MR coil". This is to ensure optimal access to the surgical field and also high image quality. The research is carried out in close cooperation with the clinical partners. This allows an early consideration of the interventional workflow in the development process.
In order to carry out the intervention in a so-called wide-bore MRI, an optimized patient access is also required. Therefore, a "Patient positioning" is explored in the AP 3. The aim ist o get an interoperable and modular design, which can also be adapted to future intervention scenarios.
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