Hackensack University Medical Center Urology Team Embraces Latest Software and 3D Printing Innovations

Imaging-based breakthroughs to support more precise prostate cancer diagnosis and create 3D models for surgical planning

To meet the challenges of effective diagnosis, imaging and modeling, precision and safety in treating patients with urologic conditions, Hackensack University Medical Center recently acquired two new technologies to be leveraged by the urology team.

First, Philips DynaCAD for Prostate, an advanced visualization software system analyzing 3T MRI, will be used in concert with the robotic, high-intensity focused ultrasound system called Focal One, to provide greater than 97% diagnostic accuracy in detecting prostate cancers with unprecedented clarity in lesions and tumors previously impossible to discern and diagnose with imaging alone.

In addition, Lazarus 3D, a global first in FDA-approved medical modeling, will be used by physicians to 3D-print lifelike, personalized replicas of patient organs, such as prostates, bladders and kidneys, to preoperatively rehearse and perfect their surgical plans and techniques ahead of each procedure.

“We are beyond excited to employ such innovative technologies moving forward,” said Michael Stifleman, M.D., chair of Urology, Hackensack University Medical Center. “The techniques we use from these acquisitions will continue to perfect our practices in delivering efficient and effective care for our patients, further maximizing safety while minimizing risk.”

Such advances arrive on the heels of the urology team’s deployment of da Vinci 5, the latest and most advanced technology available in the field of minimally invasive robotic surgery, by robotic health care pioneer, Intuitive Surgical.

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