International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

Ablation surgery is a common treatment for tumors nowadays. For ablation surgery, ultrasound imaging is the first choice due to its fast, convenient, and radiation-free nature [ 1 ]. Compared to freehand puncture which relies on surgeon experience …

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of cardiovascular disease. If a coronary artery becomes narrowed or occluded due to plaque build-up, a decrease in blood flowing to the myocardium may cause ischemia, leading to fatal consequences [ 1 …]. In recent years, coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) images have become critical for cardiovascular disease filtering, diagnosis, and treatment. However, it is difficult and time-consuming for clinicians to track and analyze coronary arteries manually. Therefore, the accurate and automatic segmentation of coronary arteries in CTA images has an important practical significance and clinical value [

Lung cancer is the most common cause of all cancer-related deaths worldwide [ 1 ]. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) occurs frequently, accounting for 85% of lung cancer, and lung adenocarcinoma is the most common histological type [ 2 ].

Fig. 1 Comparison between the images of top-view camera ( A ) and close-up camera ( B ) …

Percutaneous interventions describe a group of procedures with minimized tissue injury. Compared to open surgeries, they result in smaller wound trauma, lesser pain and a faster recovery [ 1 ]. However, the altered visual and haptic feedback poses …