Intraoperative CT Technology Provides ORs with Customized Dose Management and Diagnostic Quality Imaging

New, ceiling-mounted, intelligent computed tomography (CT) technology offers an advanced surgical theater that provides customized dose management combined with diagnostic quality imaging during the surgical procedure.

The 64-slice scanner readily moves into and out of the operating room (OR) during surgery using ceiling-mounted rails to streamline workflow. This allows multiple room configurations to meet both clinical requirements and increase utilization without compromising image quality or exam speed.


Imris, Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) reported on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-510K clearance to market Visius iCT, the first ceiling-mounted intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) on the market. “This revolutionary IMRIS solution will be an essential part of the hybrid operating room of the future, especially for the spinal and neurosurgical market,” said David Graves, Imris CEO. “Visius iCT provides surgeons with on-demand CT imaging to enhance decision making, and both guide and confirm implant placement. The spine surgery market represents a new opportunity for Imris and VISIUS iCT establishes a level of intraoperative imaging previously unavailable to surgeons and patients.”

Patient transport and the need for floor-mounted rails used in other systems is removed, which allows valuable OR space and allows unimpeded movement of surgical equipment and simplified infection control. The system also an extremely long scanner travel range.

The Visius iCT system, furthermore, features a range of software applications such as three-dimensional (3D) volume-rendering to aid in surgical planning and dose reduction that considers each patient’s unique characteristics and needs to maximize image quality and minimize dose. “State-of-the-art dose management is one of the keys to driving the adoption of iCT to guide surgical procedures,” Mr. Graves said.

The system’s software allows healthcare clinicians to visualize dosage before scanning and adjust settings based on the specific clinical need with detailed dosage reports generated after each scan.

Imris provides image-guided therapy solutions through its surgical theatre—a multifunctional surgical setting that provides excellent intraoperative vision to clinicians to assist in decision making and enhance precision in treatment. Visius surgical theaters serve the neurosurgical, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular fields and have been selected by leading medical institutions worldwide.

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