Novel CT data analysis and visualization techniques for risk assessment and planning of thoracic surgery in oncology patients

Abstract Prototypical software applications for the quantification and visualization of thoracic CT data with the aim of aiding thoracic surgeons in risk assessment and planning of complex resections in patients with lung cancer or lung metastasis were developed. A feasibility study with data from six surgical sites demonstrates strong potential to help surgeons to improve the selection of patients and resection strategies.