iMRI provides an almost optimal imaging modality for the support of minimally invasive surgery due to its excellent soft tissue contrast, the high range of layer depth and the real-time capability. However, broad implementation of iMRI as imaging for guidance and navigation of minimally invasive procedures did not happen. This is due to the fact that so-called special MRI-compatible (eg non-magnetic) tools for surgery within MRI environment are needed. Secondly, the access to the patient for the surgeon due to the design and size of the scanner is difficult and combined with high costs. However a clear trend towards the use of iMRI is recorded due to the above mentioned advantages. Therefore this area of development of new MRI-compatible tools represents a very promising research and application field.
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