Publications

Journal Papers

• Freudenthal A, Samset E, Gersak B, Declerck J, Schmalsieg D, Casciaro S, Rident O, Vander Sloten J. "Augmented Reality in Surgery ARIS*ER, Research Training Network for Minimally Invasive Therapy Technologies", Endoscopic Review, Vol. 10, No. 23,(5-10) May 2005 click here
• Samset E. "Temperature mapping of thermal ablation using MRI", Minim. Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 15(1):36-41, 2006 click here
• Casciaro S., Demitri C., Conversano F., Casciaro E., Distante A. “Experimental investigation and theoretical modelling of the nonlinear acoustical behaviour of a liver tissue and comparison with a tissue mimicking hydrogel” J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2007 Aug 1.
• Casciaro S., Errico RP., Conversano F., Demitri C., Distante A. “Experimental investigations of nonlinearities and destruction mechanisms of an experimental phospholipid-based ultrasound contrast agent” Invest Radiol. 2007 Feb;42(2):95-104
• Lamata P, Jalote-Parmar A, Lamata F, Declerck J, "The Resection Map, a proposal for intraoperative hepatectomy guidance", Int J CARS, (in press), 2008. click here

Conference Papers

• Stüdeli, T., Kalkofen, D., Risholm, P., Ali. W., Samset, E. 2008: Visualization tool for improved accuracy in needle placement during percutaneous radio-frequency ablation of liver tumors. In: Medical Imaging 2008: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling, edited by Michael I. Miga, Kevin R. Cleary, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 6918 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA 2008) 69180B.
• Stüdeli, T., Freundenthal, A., De Ridder, H. 2008: Bewertung der informationstechnischen Gestaltung von operationsunterstützender Software [Usability evaluation of software supporting image guided interventions], In: Produkt- und Produktions-Ergonomie Aufgabe für Entwickler und Planer, 54. Arbeitswissenschaftlichen Kongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaften e.V., Dortmund vom 9. bis 11. April 2008 an der Technischen Hochschule in München / herausgegeben von der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaften e.V., Dortmund: GfA-Press, 2004. 47-50. ISBN 978-3-936804-06-5
• Samset E, Schmalstieg D, Vander Sloten J, Freudenthal A, Declerck J, Casciaro S, Rideng Ø, Gersak B. "Augmented Reality in Surgical Procedures", Proc. SPIE Vol. 68.6, 2008 download
• Kalkofen D, Reitinger B, Risholm P, Bornik A, Bechel R, Schmalstieg D, Samset E. "Integrated Medical Workflow for Augmented Reality Application", MICCAI Workshop on Augmented Reality, 2006. click here
• Jalote-Parmar A, Pattynama PMT, Goossens RHM, Freudenthal A, Samset E, De Ridder H. "Exploring a user centric methodology to investigate and integrate information gathered during medical intervention." In Proceedings of the 16th World Congress on Ergonomics, Maastricht, The Netherlands: International Ergonomics Association. 2006.
• Casciaro S, Massoptier L, Samset E, Casciaro E, Distante A. "A method for fast and automatic segmentation of soft organs from CT and MR images", 20th International Congress on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery CARS 2006 Osaka, Japan, June 28-July 1, 2006, Int J CARS Vol 1 Suppl 1 pp 470-471. ISSN 1861-6410.
• Risholm P, Sauter A, Bosse G, Elle OJ, Samset E. "Registration free MRI-US fusion for identification of infraclavicular parts of plexus brachialis", 20th International Congress on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Osaka, Japan, June 28 - July 1 2006, Int J CARS Vol 1 Suppl 1 pp. 57-59
• Mendez E, Kalkofen D, Schmalstieg D. "Interactive Context-Driven Visualization Tools for Augmented Reality", ISMAR 06 click here
• Kalkofen D, Reitinger P, Risholm P, Bornik A, Beichel R, Schmalstieg D, Samset E, "Integrated Medical Workflow for Augmented Reality Applications", International Workshop on Augmented environments for Medical Imaging and Computer-aided Surgety (AMI-ARCS), Copenhagen, Oct 2006 click here
• Stüdeli, T., Freudenthal, A., de Ridder, H. 2007: Evaluation Framework of Ergonomic Requirements for Iterative Design Development of Computer Systems and their User Interfaces for Minimal Invasive Therapy, Work With Computer Systems Conference WWCS 2007, May 21-24 2007, Stockholm. download
• Stüdeli T., Freudenthal, A., and Samset, E.: Assessing Quality of Computer Systems and User Interfaces of Future Medical Workplaces - Augmented Reality for Minimally Invasive Therapy, Proceedings of the UITQ 2007 Workshop, May 20 2007, Stockholm. download
• Stüdeli, T., Kalkofen, D., Freudenthal, A.: How do Interventionists navigate to the tumour? NES 2007 - Ergonomics for a future - October 1-3 2007, Lysekil, Sweden. download
• Camino J.,Sette MM.,Diehl M.,"Young's Modulus Reconstruction Using a Constrained Gauss-Newton Method",26th Benelux Meeting on Systems and Control,Heverlee, Belgium,2007
• Goethals P.,De Gersem G.,Sette M.,Reynaerts D.,Van Brussel H.,"Accurate haptic teleoperation on soft tissues through slave friction compensation by impedance reflection",World Haptics Conference 2007,Tsukuba, Japan, 2007
• Casciaro S., Conversano F., Palmizio Errico R., Distante A. “Microbubble deterioration mechanisms of a phospholipidic contrast agent”. 12th European Symposium on Ultrasound Contrast Imaging, Rotterdam, Netherlands, January 24th - 26th, 2007
• Massoptier L., Casciaro S. "Fully automatic liver segmentation through graph-cut technique". 29th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'07) Lyon - France, August 2007.
• Casciaro S., Massoptier L. "Automatic vertebral morphometry assessment". 29th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'07) Lyon - France, August 2007.
• Kalkofen D, Mendez E, Schmalstieg D: “Interactive Focus and Context Visualization in Augmented Reality” Proc. 6th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR'07), pp. 191-200, Nara, Japan,
• October 2007. Best student paper award, download
• Sette MM.,D'hooge J.,Langeland S.,Goethals P.,Van Brussel H.,Vander Sloten J.,"Tactile feedback in minimally invasive procedures using an elastography-based method",International Journal of computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery,S504,Berlin, Springer, 2007.
• Samset E, DiMaio S: "Hybrid Tracking: A new trend in Image-Guided Therapy", Proc. IEEE VR 2007, Workshop on Trands and Issues in Tracking for Virtual Environments", Charlotte, 2007, ISSN 978-3-8322-5967-9 click here
• Von Spiczak J, DiMaio S, Reitmayr G, Schmalstieg D, Burghart CR, Samset E, ."Multi-Modal Event Streams for Virtual Reality", Proc. SPIE Vol. 6504, 65040M (Jan. 29, 2007) click here
• Von Spiczak J, Samset E, Dimaio S, Reitmayr G, Schmalstieg D, Burghart C, Kikinis R., ."Device connectivity for image-guided medical applications", Stud Health Technol Inform. 2007;125:482-4
• Jalote Parmar A, Goossens RHM, de Ridder H, Pattynama PMT, Samset E: "A surgeon centered framework towards analyzing the surgical workflow", CARS 2007, Berlin
• Risholm P, Narum E, Elle OJ, Samset E: "An inexpensive and portable system for improving electromagnetic tracking accuracy", CARS 2007, Berlin
• Freudenthal A, Melles M, Jalote-Parmar A, Stüdeli TP, de Ridder H: “Intelligence in medical technology” In: First Dutch Conference on Bio-Medical Engineering, Jan.18-19, 2007, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, pp 163.

Conferences abstracts

• Sette MM.,D'hooge J.,Langeland S.,Goethals P.,Van Brussel H.,Vander Sloten J.,"Tactile feedback in minimally invasive procedures using an elastography-based method",International Journal of computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery,S504,Berlin, Springer, 2007.
• Risholm P. "A non-rigid demons registration method which acoomodates tissue removal"Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies (MITAT) volume 14, number 4-5, page 289, 2005.
• Freudenthal, A., Melles, M., Jalote-Parmar, A., Stüdeli, T., de Ridder, H. 2007: Intelligence in Medical Technology, Book of Abstracts of First Dutch Conference on Bio-Medical Engineering, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, January 18-19, 2007, p. 163. download
• Stüdeli, T., Kalkofen, D., Freudenthal, A. 2007: How do Interventionists navigate to the tumour? (Abstract) NES 2007 - Ergonomics for a future - October 1-3 2007, Lysekil, Sweden. download
• Stüdeli T., Freudenthal, A., and Samset, E.: Assessing Quality of Computer Systems and User Interfaces of Future Medical Workplaces - Augmented Reality for Minimally Invasive Therapy, Abstract for the UITQ 2007 Workshop, May 20 2007, Stockholm. download
• Lamata P, Jalote-Parmar A, Lamata F and Declerck J. The Resection Map, a proposal for intraoperative hepatectomy guidance. International Journal of computer Assisted Radiology, CAR 2008

Book Chapters

• Jalote-Parmar A, Pattynama PMT, De Ridder H, Goossens RHM, Freudenthal A, Samset E. Surgical Workflow Analysis: Identifying User Requirements for Surgical Information Systems. Pikkar R, Ernst K, Settels (eds), Diversity in Ergonomics, Oxford: Elsevier, pp:229-41, 2007.

Book: "Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies", Lupiensis Biomedical Publications, Editors: Casciaro S, Samset E, ISBN 978-88-902880-0-5, 2007

• Malvasi A., Tinelli A., Cavallotti C., Di Renzo G., Casciaro S. “Imaging in obstetrics and gynecology: Current trend and future perspectives”, Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 1-19
• Tinelli A., Malvasi A., Casciaro S., Schneider AJ., Keckstein J., Vittori G., Tinell i FG. “Gynecological surgery and minimally invasive surgical treatment: Current trends, future perspectives and new frontiers”, Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 20-37
• Positano V., Casciaro S., Landini L. “Simultaneous Registration of Multiple Images: Applications to Multimodal and Dynamic Medical Imaging”, Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 38-50
• Casciaro S., Pattynama PMT. “Radio Frequency Ablation of the liver and of other organs: current trends and perspective applications. A Review”, Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 50-56
• Massoptier L., Casciaro S. “Segmentation of liver anatomy and pathology”, Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 57-66
• Milko S, McLaughlin RA: “Registration of 2D Ultrasound to MR volumetric data” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 67-74
• G. Turchetti “Economic Evaluation of Biomedical Technology: the Case Minimally Invasive Therapies” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 75-83
• G. Silvano, D. Mola, N. Perna, B.G. Augelli and S. Casciaro “Virtual Reality in External Beam and Brachytherapy Radiation Therapy Planning and Practice” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 84-87
• P. Risholm and J. Skaarud Karlsen “ARIS*ER Software Architecture” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 88-92
• A. Jalote-Parmar, P.M.T Pattynama, R.H.M Goossens, A.Freudenthal, E. Samset and H. de Ridder “ Bridging the gap: A user centered design approach towards developing technological solutions” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 93-101
• Risholm P: “Software Processes” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 102-106
• R.A. McLaughlin “An Introduction to Image Registration” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 107-110
• C. Vedruccio and C. Ricci “The TRIMPROB Non-linear Resonance Interaction for Early Cancer Detection” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007, 111-118
• E.P. Scilingo, N. Sgambelluri and A. Bicchi “Haptic interfaces for biomedical applications” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 119-128
• M. Bergamasco, A. Frisoli, E. Ruffaldi, F. Barbagli, D. Morris and S. Girod “Haptic Rendering for Virtual Reality and Medicine” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 129-140
• T. Fahmy “State of the art in volume rendering” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 141-144
• M.M. Sette, P. Goethals, J. Vander Sloten and H. Van Brussel: ”Tactile Sense in Minimally Invasive Surgery” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 145-157
• T. Morvan, M. Martinsen, A. Jalote-Parmar, M. Reimers, E. Samset and O.J. Elle ”A Generic Monitoring System for Surgical Robotic Manipulators” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 158-165
• A. Ranftl, K. Denis, J. De Schutter, H. Bruyninckx and J. Vander Sloten “Robot-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Procedures: Rigid and dynamic registration, bone preparation strategy” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 166-179
• A. Freudenthal, P.M.T. Pattynama, E. Samset, A. Jalote-Parmar, B. Gersak and S.Casciaro “Technology assessment as guidance in product development for – real time – radiology based information for the surgeon” Novel Technologies for Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 180-188

Book: "New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies", Lupiensis Biomedical, Publications, Editors: Casciaro S, Gersak B, ISBN 978-88-902880-1-2, 2007

• Luca A: “Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Prior and After Surgical and Radiofrequency Ablation Interventions”; New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 1-6
• Recchia V. “The Art of Public Speaking in Scientific Presentations: Models and Tools”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 7-21.
• Mühl JK, “Data acquisition for radiofrequency ablation simulation”, conference presentations, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, ISBN 978-88-902880-1-2, pp. 27-34, 2007.
• Massoptier L., Casciaro S. “Advanced Image Processing Techniques”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 35-42.
• Tinelli A., Malvasi A., Casciaro S., Leo G., Vergara D., Pisanò M., Lorusso V., Tinelli F.G. “Tailoring Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery Based on Biogenomic Findings”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 43-62.
• J. D'hooge: “Ultrasound Strain Imaging to Assess Tissue Functionality and Elastic Properties”; New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 73-79.
• Sette MM.,Van Brussel H.,Vander Sloten J.,"Estimation of tactile data using an elastography-based approach", New technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007; 80-88.
• A. Malvasi, A. Tinelli, A. Brizzi, F. Conversano, G. Di Renzo and S. Casciaro: “Innovative Monitoring of Distocic Patient in Cesarean Section”, New technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007;89-100
• A. Jalote-Parmar, P.M.T Pattynama, A. P. van der Plas and P. de Heer: “Towards Intuitive Surgical Interfaces: Strategies From Video Games”, New technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007; 101-111
• Freudenthal A, Pattynama PMT: “What's in a surgeon's mind? Learning for performing treatments and operating equipment.” New Technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007, pp112-121.
• S. Milko and T. Kadir “Methodological Aspects of the Evaluation of Generalized Correlation Ratio Similarity Metric for Rigid Registration of US/MR Images of the Liver”, New Technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007, pp144-150.
• Paul P, Casciaro S: “Advanced Solutions for Real-Time Intraoperative Imaging: Ultrasound Perspectives”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 151-160.
• Conversano F, Casciaro S: “Last Advances in Ultrasound Molecular Imaging”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 151-160.
• J. Cornellà and O.J. Elle: “Cartesian and Force Control in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 184-194.
• H. Furtado and B. Gersak “Minimally Invasive Surgery and Augmented Reality”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 195-201
• Lamata P, Declerck J: "Shape from shading of laparoscopic scenes", New technology frontiers in minimally invasive therapies, 2007; 202-213
• Positano V., Vanello N., Hartwig V., Giovannetti G., Santarelli M.F. , Landini L. "MRI Compatibility Assessment of Mechatronic Devices”, New Technology Frontiers in Minimally Invasive Therapies, 2007; 214-222.

Summer school

• Stüdeli T. & Alexander, T. 2008: Actual ergonomic research in applied virtual and mixed reality systems - with a special focus on navigation and control aids in 3D. Augmented Reality In Surgery, 4th Summer School, 9-13 June 2008, Lecce, Italy. Eds: Casciaro, S. and Samset, E., Lupiensis Biomedical Publications, 2008. in press
• Stüdeli T. 2008: Surgical navigation during minimally invasive procedures. Augmented Reality In Surgery, 4th Summer School, 9-13 June 2008, Lecce, Italy. Eds: Casciaro, S. and Samset, E., Lupiensis Biomedical Publications, 2008. in press
• Freudenthal A, "Interface design and Co-design in the medical domain", Abstract book, Augmented Reality, 1st European Summer School, July 4th-8th, (28-32) 2005, Lecce, Italy click here
• Sette M.,Goethals P.,Vander Sloten J.,Van Brussel H.,"Tactile sense in minimally invasive surgery",Minimally Invasive Therapies & Novel Embedded Technology Systems,page 159 - 171,Lecce,Lupiensis Bimedical Pubblications, July 2006.

Media

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