摘要: Ex-vivo prostate specimens study was completed using standard ultrasound probe as an equivalent to the LAPUS probe. Data was analyzed and the results show elastography has the potential to detect prostate cancer through direct int... 展开 Ex-vivo prostate specimens study was completed using standard ultrasound probe as an equivalent to the LAPUS probe. Data was analyzed and the results show elastography has the potential to detect prostate cancer through direct interrogation techniques. Scientific findings were published in the Medical Science Monitor Journal. A phantom study using a modified prostate elastography phantom was completed. LAPUS and TRUS probe were compared and the results show feasibility in lesion detection with elastography but there are concerns about probe manipulation due to its size. An animal study to better evaluate usability and performance of LAPUS probe is planned for the next 9 months. Clinical, prostate cancer and engineering education and training are on track. 收起