In a groundbreaking development, Philips has introduced LumiGuide, a revolutionary radiation-free imaging technology that employs light reflections to generate detailed 3D images of devices within the human body.
LumiGuide, a device guidance tool driven by fiber optic technology, empowers surgeons to visualize devices within the body without radiation exposure. This innovative tool provides real-time 3D device guidance in vivid color, seamlessly integrating with catheters already in use.
By utilizing fiber optic technology to visualize devices through light instead of traditional X-ray methods, LumiGuide significantly reduces the radiation exposure experienced by surgeons. The process involves sending light into optical fibers, with the tool then analyzing how the light reflects to reconstruct the shape of the device.
Dr. Atul Gupta, Chief Medical Officer for Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips and interventional radiologist, expressed the transformative nature of LumiGuide, stating, “LumiGuide, powered by Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology, is one of the most disruptive technologies that I’ve witnessed throughout my career in interventional medicine. It’s a paradigm shift, guiding physicians through blood vessels using light instead of X-ray. Effectively, it’s a 3D human GPS that can offer interventional physicians a new dimension to precision and safety in endovascular procedures.”
Highlighting the ongoing advancements, Dr. Gupta added, “As we further integrate AI into this cutting-edge solution, we expect to streamline procedures further, enhance accuracy, and contribute to the evolution of minimally-invasive surgery.”
Philips’ LumiGuide represents a significant leap forward in medical technology, promising to redefine surgical procedures by providing a safer and more precise alternative to conventional imaging methods.
