Towards an image-guided positioning system for radiative applicators in oncological hyperthermia

In this work, we present a preliminary study for the design of a novel optical image-guided positioning system for radiative applicators of oncological hyperthermia therapy. The system fuses information of pre-operative images with intraoperative data acquired through an external optical tracking system. The designed machinery will enable the operator to acquire a desired pose for the applicator, providing in real-time the current pose of the tool and the positioning error.