A rule-based algorithm for automated renal calculus extraction on CT scans
Published in 67th Conference on Electrical, Electronic, and Computing Engineering ETRAN, 2023
Planning the optimal approach for performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), minimally invasive surgery to remove kidney stones, is critical to reducing the risk of surgical complications. This paper presents the 3D Gastro CT Auto tool for automatic three-dimensional (3D) segmentation and visualization of renal structures with calculus using contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) scans. A novel algorithm for 3D segmentation based on histogram analysis of preprocessed CT scans was implemented as an upgrade of a previously developed 3D Gastro CT Extended application with the aim of simplifying its use, reducing study processing times, and bringing the use of a minimally invasive PCNL planning tool closer to clinical practice. The results of using the tool are shown on the CT scan database of eight patients.
M. Marijan, K. Milićević, O. Durutović, A. Filipović, M. Janković, "A rule-based algorithm for automated renal calculus extraction on CT scans" 67th Conference on Electrical, Electronic, and Computing Engineering ETRAN.
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