Eur J Pediatr Surg 2020; 30(02): 164-171
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703013
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Current Image-Guided Interventions in Pediatric Surgery

1   Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Marcus D. Jarboe
2   Section of Pediatric Surgery, Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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06 January 2020

11 January 2020

Publication Date:
02 April 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Traditionally, surgical technique has not included imaging modalities. Image guidance had largely been left to radiology specialties. However, in recent years, tremendous advances in imaging have taken place with improvements in image quality, portability, and accessibility. With these advances, surgeons have begun to realize the benefits of fusing image guidance with traditional surgical approaches. Subsequently, many novel surgical approaches utilizing image guidance have been developed that allow for precise, safe, and minimally invasive management of conditions that previously required open surgical intervention.