Multi-modal Registration and Robotic Imaging for Computer Assisted Surgery

Abstract

Imaging and visualization of anatomy and physiology are the very foundation of Computer Assisted Surgery, and crucially contribute to the success of interventions. The goal of the research presented in this thesis is the introduction of novel image registration techniques as means of transferring pre-operative imaging and planning to the surgical scenario, and intra-operative image acquisition to obtain images just in time and within the surgical site.