Minimally invasive needle procedures are increasingly used in interventional radiology for the liver (radiofrequency ablations, biopsies, drainage) or other organ systems in the abdomen and thorax. With certain types of tumors, they are used in addition to other therapies for pain treatment or destruction of malignant tissue. For radiofrequency ablation, the tumor is heated via the tip of the needle and destroyed. A different palette of needles is available for the various interventional needle procedures. The technology is approved in the US and Europe and available on the market, effective immediately.

*Computer Assisted Planning and Positioning Applications


The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care - from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of €11.17 billion, orders of €11.78 billion, and group profit of €1.23 billion. (Preliminary figures) Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.

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At this year's Medica exhibition in Duesseldorf, Germany, Siemens Healthcare will be showing iGuide CAPPA, a new solution that supports the physician during minimally invasive needle procedures. By combining an angiographic C-arm system with the electromagnetic navigation system iGuide CAPPA, a new method was developed that enables navigation with very low radiation dose. Prior to the intervention, the Siemens software syngo DynaCT provides the 3D soft tissue images required by the physician. The method uses electromagnetic tracking and facilitates interventions such as precise and quick needle placements - for liver biopsies, for vertebroplasties when stabilizing fractured vertebras, or for cancer pain treatment.

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