MR-guided prostate interventions The 3D Slicer software platform used for MRI-guided biopsy. The 3D Slicer provides guidance and navigation during MRI-guided biopsy, allowing for multiplanar views of image volumes, target selection, and control of the MR scanner imaging plane. T2W images obtained in the axial plane are shown. The control panel is used for slice selection to ensure that the real-time planar imaging obtained during needle insertion contains the desired target. On the left, a robotic assistant system for prostate intervention in a 3T closed-bore MRI scanner. The robot is placed between the patient’s legs and the MRI compatible mechanism. The pneumatic actuator ensures no interference to MR images. Read more here

Virtual Neuroendoscopy Visualization of the subependymal extension of the tumor in endoscopic surgical simulation using 3D Slicer. (A) The real intraoperative image (flexible videoscope) presents the cerebral aqueduct obstructed by the tectal tumor. (B) Volume rendering-based virtual endoscopy provides the similar image to the real intraoperative image. (C) Surface renderingbased virtual endoscopy reveals the subependymal extension of the tumor by changing the opacity and visibility of the other structures. Tumor (white arrow); posterior commissure (white arrowhead); habenular commissure (black arrowhead); cerebral aqueduct behind the tumor (black arrow). Read more here