Patent of the Month Italy – March 2025
Ziteo Medical has launched a revolutionary portable device that could reshape surgical imaging. The compact instrument combines a gamma ray sensor with an integrated tracking camera. This design allows it to detect radiation sources and map their locations precisely in real time, directly inside the patient.
Integrated Tracking, No Line of Sight Problems
Most surgical navigation tools rely on external cameras. These can lose instrument tracking when the view is blocked. Ziteo’s device avoids this problem. Its camera is integrated into the same housing as the sensor. It captures images and calculates its position relative to the patient, without the need for external assistance.
3D Imaging and Real-Time Feedback
As the device scans, it instantly combines camera images and gamma signals. This produces a 3D model of the tissue and highlights the areas where radiation is detected. Surgeons can view this model live on an integrated screen.
It also shows which areas have been sufficiently scanned. This feedback helps ensure that no part of the target tissue is missed.
Better Results, Smarter Tools
Ziteo’s innovation is designed for biopsies, tissue removal, and other image-guided procedures. With real-time feedback and precise imaging, it helps improve accuracy and reduce surgical errors.
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