Preoperative Enhanced Analysis and Computational Optimization for Cholangiocarcinoma (PEACOCC)
Innovative and patient-specific visualization techniques for preoperative optimization inoncologic surgery for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
Effective preoperative planning is critical in oncologic surgery for perihilarcholangiocarcinoma (pCCA), given the high morbidity and mortality rates associatedwith these complex procedures and the considerable individual variability in liveranatomy. The PEACOCC project aims to enhance preoperative visualization by utilizingadvanced imaging techniques, specifically the latest photon-counting detectorcomputed tomography (PCD-CT), to improve the depiction of hilar and biliarystructures.
In addition, the project seeks to advance both surgical planning and intraoperativenavigation through the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3Dprinting technologies. While these tools have already demonstrated benefits in thetreatment of intrahepatic tumors, their application to pCCA remains underexplored andholds significant promise.
A key strength of the PEACOCC consortium lies in its well-established, interdisciplinarycollaboration between clinicians and engineers. This partnership combines extensiveexpertise in liver surgery, imaging, and computer-assisted analysis, positioning theproject to make impactful contributions to the field.
Projektpartner
Arbeitsgruppe Surgical Innovations Technology and Education (S.I.T.E.)/Chirurgische Innovationen, Technologie und Lehre
Prof. Dr. med. Tobias Huber, Dr. med. Florentine Hüttl, Dr. med. Laura Isabel Hanke, Dr. med. Verena Tripke, Dr. med. Lukas Vradelis, Viola Ehses
Kiel University
Institute for Medical Informatics and Statistics
Department for Medical Informatics
Prof. Dr-Ing. habil. Sylvia Saalfeld
Stiftung Deutsche Krebshilfe
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