Enhanced Visualization Technologies with Medical and Manufacturing Application Final Report CRADA No. TC-1084-95
- LLNL
In this CRADA effort, LLNL's core strengths in optics were leveraged to develop a second generation prototype system that would be characterized by improved real-time endoscopic visualization. The visualization enhancements were targeted at image features which were critical elements of the surgical decision making process and were the surgeon's only visual and major sensory link during endoscopic surgical tool positioning. Endoscopic "minimally-invasive" procedures are being performed more frequently in medicine. Many of the more routine laparoscopic and arthroscopic procedures have had their technical difficulties overcome. The demand for "minimally invasive" surgical procedures motivated new procedures to be attempted in smaller surgical fields. During these new procedures, new visualization challenges were present for which solutions were needed. The objective was to develop a system that used optics to minimize glare while preserving color integrity.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 761753
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-ID-140017; TC-1084-95
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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