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Grüne B, Rother J, Waldbillig F, Chellappan G, Meessen S, Grychtol B, Deliolanis NC, Bolenz C, Kriegmair MC. Ex vivo validation of a real-time multispectral endoscopic system for the detection and biopsy of bladder tumors. Transl Androl Urol 2021; 10:2373-2383. [PMID: 34295724 PMCID: PMC8261439 DOI: 10.21037/tau-20-1372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Real-time multispectral imaging (rMSI) simultaneously provides white light (WL), photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) images, and a real-time fusion of both. It may improve the detection of bladder tumors. However, rMSI has not been used for transurethral biopsy or resection so far. The aim of this ex vivo study was to test the feasibility of bladder tumor biopsies using the rMSI system and compare it to a conventional endoscopic system. Methods A 3D printed rigid bladder phantom was equipped with small and flat (5 mm × 1 mm) mock-bladder-tumors made of silicone and fluorescent Qdots655 (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Germany). Urologists (n=15) were asked to perform a rigid cystoscopy and biopsy of all identified lesions (n=6) using a prototype rMSI system and the Image1 S system (Karl Storz, Tuttlingen). Success rate and completion time were measured. The image quality of both systems and the usability of the rMSI system according to the system usability scale (SUS) were evaluated with a task-specific questionnaire. Results Tumor detection and biopsy rate were 100% (90/90) for the rMSI system and 98.9% (89/90) for the Image1 S system (P=0.3). The biopsy completion time did not differ significantly between the systems (P=0.48). Differentiation between healthy and suspect mucosa with the rMSI system was rated as comparable to the Image1 S system by 53% of surgeons and as better by 33% of the surgeons. The median SUS score for the rMSI system was 87.5%. Conclusions Accurate transurethral biopsies are feasible with the rMSI system. Furthermore, the rMSI system has an excellent SUS. This study paves the way to the first in-human transurethral resections of bladder tumors (TUR-B) using rMSI technology.
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- Britta Grüne
- Department of Urology and Uro-Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Uro-Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.,Fraunhofer IPA - Project Group for Automation in Medicine and Biotechnology (PAMB), Mannheim, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.,Fraunhofer IPA - Project Group for Automation in Medicine and Biotechnology (PAMB), Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Uro-Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Al-Gubory KH. Shedding light on fibered confocal fluorescence microscopy: Applications in biomedical imaging and therapies. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2019; 12:e201900146. [PMID: 31343844 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201900146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Discoveries of major importance in life sciences and preclinical research are linked to the invention of microscopes that enable imaging of cells and their microstructures. Imaging technologies involving in vivo procedures using fluorescent dyes that permit labelling of cells have been developed over the last two decades. Fibered confocal fluorescence microscopy (FCFM) is an imaging technology equipped with fiber-optic probes to deliver light to organs and tissues of live animals. This enables not only in vivo detection of fluorescent signals and visualization of cells, but also the study of dynamic processes, such cell proliferation, apoptosis and angiogenesis, under physiological and pathological conditions. This will allow the diagnosis of diseased organs and tissues and the evaluation of the efficacy of new therapies in animal models of human diseases. The aim of this report is to shed light on FCFM and its potential medical applications and discusses some factors that compromise the reliability and reproducibility of monitoring biological processes by FCFM. This report also highlights the issues concerning animal experimentation and welfare, and the contributions of FCFM to the 3Rs principals, replacement, reduction and refinement.
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- Kaïs H Al-Gubory
- National Institute for Agricultural Research, Department of Animal Physiology, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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Y Lin K, Mosaed S. Ab Externo Imaging of Human Episcleral Vessels Using Fiberoptic Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy. J Ophthalmic Vis Res 2019; 14:275-284. [PMID: 31660106 PMCID: PMC6815344 DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v14i3.4783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose There is a growing interest in targeting minimally invasive surgery devices to the aqueous outflow system to optimize treatment outcomes. However, methods to visualize functioning, large-caliber aqueous and episcleral veins in-vivo are lacking. This pilot study establishes an ex-vivo system to evaluate the use of a confocal laser microendoscope to noninvasively image episcleral vessels and quantify regional flow variation along the limbal circumference. Methods A fiber-optic confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) system with lateral and axial resolution of 3.5 μm and 15 μm, respectively, was used on three porcine and four human eyes. Diluted fluorescein (0.04%) was injected into eyes kept under constant infusion. The microprobe was applied to the sclera 1 mm behind the limbus to acquire real-time video. Image acquisition was performed at 15-degree intervals along the limbal circumference to quantify regional flow variation in human eyes. Results Vascular structures were visualized in whole human eyes without processing. Schlemm's canal was visualized only after a scleral flap was created. Fluorescent signal intensity and vessel diameter variation were observed along the limbal circumference, with the inferior quadrant having a statistically higher fluorescein signal compared to the other quadrants in human eyes (P < 0.05). Conclusion This study demonstrates for the first time that the fiber-optic CLE platform can visualize the episcleral vasculature with high resolution ex-vivo with minimal tissue manipulation. Intravascular signal intensities and vessel diameters were acquired in real-time; such information can help select target areas for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to achieve greater intraocular pressure reduction.
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- Ken Y Lin
- Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine, USA
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Liem EIML, Freund JE, Savci-Heijink CD, de la Rosette JJMCH, Kamphuis GM, Baard J, Liao JC, van Leeuwen TG, de Reijke TM, de Bruin DM. Validation of Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Features of Bladder Cancer: The Next Step Towards Real-time Histologic Grading. Eur Urol Focus 2018; 6:81-87. [PMID: 30033066 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cystoscopy enables the visualisation of suspicious bladder lesions but lacks the ability to provide real-time histopathologic information. Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a probe-based optical technique that can provide real-time microscopic images. This high-resolution optical imaging technique may enable real-time tumour grading during cystoscopy. OBJECTIVE To validate and adapt CLE criteria for bladder cancer diagnosis and grading. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Prospectively, 73 patients scheduled for transurethral resection of bladder tumour(s) were included. CLE imaging was performed intraoperatively prior to en bloc resection. Histopathology was the reference standard for comparison. INTERVENTION Cystoscopic CLE imaging. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Three independent observers evaluated the CLE images to classify tumours as low- or high-grade urothelial carcinoma (UC), or benign lesions. Interobserver agreement was calculated with Fleiss kappa analysis and diagnostic accuracy with 2×2 tables. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Histopathology of 66 lesions (53 patients) revealed 25 low-grade UCs, 27 high-grade UCs, and 14 benign lesions. For low-grade UC, most common features were papillary configuration (100%), distinct cell borders (81%), presence of fibrovascular stalks (79%), cohesiveness of cells (77%), organised cell pattern (76%), and monomorphic cells (67%). A concordance between CLE-based classification and histopathology was found in 19 cases (76%). For high-grade UC, pleomorphic cells (77%), indistinct cell borders (77%), papillary configuration (67%), and disorganised cell pattern (60%) were the most common features. A concordance with histopathology was found in 19 cases (70%). In benign lesions, the most prevalent features were disorganised cell pattern (57%) and pleomorphic cells (52%), and a concordance with histopathology was found in four cases (29%). CONCLUSIONS The CLE criteria enable identification of UC. CLE features correlate to histopathologic features that may enable real-time tumour grading. However, flat lesions remain difficult to classify. PATIENT SUMMARY Confocal laser endomicroscopy may enable real-time cancer differentiation during cystoscopy, which is important for prognosis and disease management.
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- Esmee I M L Liem
- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey; Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Renal masses are diagnosed with an increasing frequency. However, a significant proportion of these masses are benign, and the majority of malignant tumors are biologically indolent. Furthermore, renal tumors are often harbored by the elderly and comorbid patients. As such, matching of renal tumor biology to appropriate treatment intensity is an urgent clinical need. Renal mass biopsy is currently a very useful clinical tool that can assist with critical clinical decision-making in patients with renal mass. Yet, renal mass biopsy is associated with limitations and, as such, may not be appropriate for all patients.
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First developed in 1957, confocal microscopy is a powerful imaging tool that can be used to obtain near real-time reflected light images of untreated human tissue with nearly histologic resolution. Besides its research applications, in the last decades, confocal microscopy technology has been proposed as a useful device to improve clinical diagnosis, especially in ophthalmology, dermatology, and endomicroscopy settings, thanks to advances in instrument development. Compared with the wider use of the in vivo tissue assessment, ex vivo applications of confocal microscopy are not fully explored. A comprehensive review of the current literature was performed here, focusing on the reliable applications of ex vivo confocal microscopy in surgical pathology and on some potential evolutions of this new technique from pathologists' viewpoint.
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Villa L, Cloutier J, Cotè JF, Salonia A, Montorsi F, Traxer O. Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in the Management of Endoscopically Treated Upper Urinary Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Preliminary Data. J Endourol 2015; 30:237-42. [PMID: 26472615 DOI: 10.1089/end.2015.0644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To describe our initial experience with confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) for the evaluation and treatment of patients with upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (UUT-TCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Preliminary data were analyzed from 11 patients with suspicion of UUT-TCC scheduled for flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) and consensual holmium-YAG laser tumor ablation. CLE was performed before endoscopic biopsy and laser photoablation of the suspected lesion using a 3F-diameter flexible probe UroFlex™ B (Cellvizio® system; Mauna Kea Technologies, Paris, France), which allows to obtain microscopic resolution imaging (3.5 μm), with a field of view of 325 μm and a depth of tissue imaging of 40 to 70 μm. Video sequences were analyzed offline and thereafter compared with histopathologic findings. RESULTS CLE technique was feasible and showed good quality imaging in all patients. Overall, the Cellvizio system provided reliable images of healthy urothelium when the probe was pointed toward normal tissue, showing umbrella cells on the surface and vessels in the lamina propria. Moreover, CLE displayed the characteristic features of high-density cellular aggregates and fibrovascular stalks in four patients with pathologically confirmed low-grade UUT-TCC. In the patient with pathologically confirmed high-grade UUT-TCC, more distorted microarchitecture and tortuous vessels were clearly recognized with CLE. CONCLUSIONS These preliminary data showed the feasibility of CLE technique when applied to the diagnosis of UUT-TCC. Further clinical studies are required to confirm CLE accuracy in distinguishing healthy urothelial tissue from malignant lesions, thus helping clinicians in targeting ureteroscopic biopsy and improving the conservative management of UUT-TCC patients.
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- Luca Villa
- 1 Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital, Pierre and Marie Curie University , Paris, France .,2 Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology , URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- 1 Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital, Pierre and Marie Curie University , Paris, France
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- 3 Department of Pathology, Tenon Hospital, Pierre and Marie Curie University , Paris, France
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- 2 Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology , URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy .,4 Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele , Milan, Italy
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- 2 Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology , URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy .,4 Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele , Milan, Italy
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- 1 Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital, Pierre and Marie Curie University , Paris, France
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Kaspar RL, Hickerson RP, González-González E, Flores MA, Speaker TP, Rogers FA, Milstone LM, Contag CH. Imaging Functional Nucleic Acid Delivery to Skin. Methods Mol Biol 2015; 1372:1-24. [PMID: 26530911 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3148-4_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Monogenic skin diseases arise from well-defined single gene mutations, and in some cases a single point mutation. As the target cells are superficial, these diseases are ideally suited for treatment by nucleic acid-based therapies as well as monitoring through a variety of noninvasive imaging technologies. Despite the accessibility of the skin, there remain formidable barriers for functional delivery of nucleic acids to the target cells within the dermis and epidermis. These barriers include the stratum corneum and the layered structure of the skin, as well as more locally, the cellular, endosomal and nuclear membranes. A wide range of technologies for traversing these barriers has been described and moderate success has been reported for several approaches. The lessons learned from these studies include the need for combinations of approaches to facilitate nucleic acid delivery across these skin barriers and then functional delivery across the cellular and nuclear membranes for expression (e.g., reporter genes, DNA oligonucleotides or shRNA) or into the cytoplasm for regulation (e.g., siRNA, miRNA, antisense oligos). The tools for topical delivery that have been evaluated include chemical, physical and electrical methods, and the development and testing of each of these approaches has been greatly enabled by imaging tools. These techniques allow delivery and real time monitoring of reporter genes, therapeutic nucleic acids and also triplex nucleic acids for gene editing. Optical imaging is comprised of a number of modalities based on properties of light-tissue interaction (e.g., scattering, autofluorescence, and reflectance), the interaction of light with specific molecules (e.g., absorbtion, fluorescence), or enzymatic reactions that produce light (bioluminescence). Optical imaging technologies operate over a range of scales from macroscopic to microscopic and if necessary, nanoscopic, and thus can be used to assess nucleic acid delivery to organs, regions, cells and even subcellular structures. Here we describe the animal models, reporter genes, imaging approaches and general strategies for delivery of nucleic acids to cells in the skin for local expression (e.g., plasmid DNA) or gene silencing (e.g., siRNA) with the intent of developing nucleic acid-based therapies to treat diseases of the skin.
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- Roger L Kaspar
- TransDerm Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA.
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- Centre for Dermatology and Genetic Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- TransDerm Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
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- TransDerm Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), E150 Clark Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, E150 Clark Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. .,Department of Radiology, E150 Clark Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. .,Microbiology and Immunology, E150 Clark Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, 318 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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Su LM, Kuo J, Allan RW, Liao JC, Ritari KL, Tomeny PE, Carter CM. Fiber-Optic Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy of Small Renal Masses: Toward Real-Time Optical Diagnostic Biopsy. J Urol 2015; 195:486-92. [PMID: 26321408 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.07.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The incidental detection of small renal masses is increasing. However, not all require aggressive treatments as up to 20% are benign and the majority of malignant tumors harbor indolent features. Improved preoperative diagnostics are needed to differentiate tumors requiring aggressive treatment from those more suitable for surveillance. We evaluated and compared confocal laser endomicroscopy with standard histopathology in ex vivo human kidney tumors as proof of principle towards diagnostic optical biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with a solitary small renal mass scheduled for partial or radical nephrectomy were enrolled in study. Two kidneys were infused with fluorescein via intraoperative intravenous injection and 18 tumors were bathed ex vivo in dilute fluorescein prior to confocal imaging. A 2.6 mm confocal laser endomicroscopy probe was used to image tumors and surrounding parenchyma from external and en face surfaces after specimen bisection. Confocal laser endomicroscopy images were compared to standard hematoxylin and eosin analysis of corresponding areas. RESULTS Ex vivo confocal laser endomicroscopy imaging revealed normal renal structures that correlated well with histology findings. Tumor tissue was readily distinguishable from normal parenchyma, demonstrating features unique to benign and malignant tumor subtypes. Topical fluorescein administration provided more consistent confocal laser endomicroscopy imaging than the intravenous route. Additionally, en face tumor imaging was superior to external imaging. CONCLUSIONS We report what is to our knowledge the first feasibility study using confocal laser endomicroscopy to evaluate small renal masses ex vivo and provide a preliminary atlas of images from various renal neoplasms with corresponding histology. These findings serve as an initial and promising step toward real-time diagnostic optical biopsy of small renal masses.
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- Li-Ming Su
- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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Real-time in-vivo imaging of pulmonary capillary perfusion using probe-based confocal laser scanning endomicroscopy in pigs. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2015; 32:392-9. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Confocal laser endomicroscopy of bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a new era of optical diagnosis? Curr Urol Rep 2015; 15:437. [PMID: 25002073 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-014-0437-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and upper tract pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. White light endoscopy plays a central role in the management of urothelial carcinoma but has several well-recognized shortcomings. New optical imaging technologies may improve diagnostic accuracy, enhance local cancer control, and better stratify treatment options. Confocal laser endomicroscopy enables dynamic imaging of the cellular structures below the mucosal surface and holds promise in providing real time optical diagnosis and grading of urothelial carcinoma. A variety of imaging probes are available that are compatible with the full spectrum of cystoscopes and ureteroscopes. We review the underlying principles and technique of confocal laser endomicroscopy in the urinary tract, with emphasis on specific application towards urothelial carcinoma. While the available data are largely related to urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, the lessons learned are directly applicable to the upper tract, where the clinical needs are significant. Ongoing efforts to optimize this technology offer an exciting glimpse into future advances in optical imaging and intraoperative image guidance.
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Zlatev DV, Altobelli E, Liao JC. Advances in imaging technologies in the evaluation of high-grade bladder cancer. Urol Clin North Am 2015; 42:147-57, vii. [PMID: 25882557 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2015.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Bladder cancer ranges from a low-grade variant to high-grade disease. Assessment for treatment depends on white light cystoscopy, however because of its limitations there is a need for improved visualization of flat, multifocal, high-grade, and muscle-invasive lesions. Photodynamic diagnosis and narrow-band imaging provide additional contrast enhancement of bladder tumors and have been shown to improve detection rates. Confocal laser endomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography enable real-time, high-resolution, subsurface tissue characterization with spatial resolutions similar to histology. Molecular imaging offers the potential for the combination of optical imaging technologies with cancer-specific molecular agents to improve the specificity of disease detection.
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- Dimitar V Zlatev
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S-287, Stanford, CA 94305-5118, USA
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- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S-287, Stanford, CA 94305-5118, USA; Department of Urology, Campus Biomedico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, Rome 00128, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room S-287, Stanford, CA 94305-5118, USA; Urology Section, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.
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Pan Y, Volkmer JP, Mach KE, Rouse RV, Liu JJ, Sahoo D, Chang TC, Metzner TJ, Kang L, van de Rijn M, Skinner EC, Gambhir SS, Weissman IL, Liao JC. Endoscopic molecular imaging of human bladder cancer using a CD47 antibody. Sci Transl Med 2014; 6:260ra148. [PMID: 25355698 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3009457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A combination of optical imaging technologies with cancer-specific molecular imaging agents is a potentially powerful strategy to improve cancer detection and enable image-guided surgery. Bladder cancer is primarily managed endoscopically by white light cystoscopy with suboptimal diagnostic accuracy. Emerging optical imaging technologies hold great potential for improved diagnostic accuracy but lack imaging agents for molecular specificity. Using fluorescently labeled CD47 antibody (anti-CD47) as molecular imaging agent, we demonstrated consistent identification of bladder cancer with clinical grade fluorescence imaging systems, confocal endomicroscopy, and blue light cystoscopy in fresh surgically removed human bladders. With blue light cystoscopy, the sensitivity and specificity for CD47-targeted imaging were 82.9 and 90.5%, respectively. We detected variants of bladder cancers, which are diagnostic challenges, including carcinoma in situ, residual carcinoma in tumor resection bed, recurrent carcinoma following prior intravesical immunotherapy with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), and excluded cancer from benign but suspicious-appearing mucosa. CD47-targeted molecular imaging could improve diagnosis and resection thoroughness for bladder cancer.
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- Ying Pan
- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. Department of Pathology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford and Departments of Radiology and Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Department of Pathology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.
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Chang TC, Liu JJ, Hsiao ST, Pan Y, Mach KE, Leppert JT, McKenney JK, Rouse RV, Liao JC. Interobserver agreement of confocal laser endomicroscopy for bladder cancer. J Endourol 2013; 27:598-603. [PMID: 23072435 DOI: 10.1089/end.2012.0549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Emerging optical imaging technologies such as confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) hold promise in improving bladder cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the interobserver agreement of image interpretation using CLE for bladder cancer. METHODS Experienced CLE urologists (n=2), novice CLE urologists (n=6), pathologists (n=4), and nonclinical researchers (n=5) were recruited to participate in a 2-hour computer-based training consisting of a teaching and validation set of intraoperative white light cystoscopy (WLC) and CLE video sequences from patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumor. Interobserver agreement was determined using the κ statistic. RESULTS Of the 31 bladder regions analyzed, 19 were cancer and 12 were benign. For cancer diagnosis, experienced CLE urologists had substantial agreement for both CLE and WLC+CLE (90%, κ 0.80) compared with moderate agreement for WLC alone (74%, κ 0.46), while novice CLE urologists had moderate agreement for CLE (77%, κ 0.55), WLC (78%, κ 0.54), and WLC+CLE (80%, κ 0.59). Pathologists had substantial agreement for CLE (81%, κ 0.61), and nonclinical researchers had moderate agreement (77%, κ 0.49) in cancer diagnosis. For cancer grading, experienced CLE urologists had fair to moderate agreement for CLE (68%, κ 0.64), WLC (74%, κ 0.67), and WLC+CLE (53%, κ 0.33), as did novice CLE urologists for CLE (53%, κ 0.39), WLC (66%, κ 0.50), and WLC+CLE (61%, κ 0.49). Pathologists (65%, κ 0.55) and nonclinical researchers (61%, κ 0.56) both had moderate agreement for CLE in cancer grading. CONCLUSIONS CLE is an adoptable technology for cancer diagnosis in novice CLE observers after a short training with moderate interobserver agreement and diagnostic accuracy similar to WLC alone. Experienced CLE observers may be capable of achieving substantial levels of agreement for cancer diagnosis that is higher than with WLC alone.
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- Timothy C Chang
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Chang TC, Liu JJ, Liao JC. Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy of the urinary tract: the technique. J Vis Exp 2013:e4409. [PMID: 23354133 DOI: 10.3791/4409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is an emerging optical imaging technology that enables real-time in vivo microscopy of mucosal surfaces during standard endoscopy. With applications currently in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, CLE has also been explored in the urinary tract for bladder cancer diagnosis. Cellular morphology and tissue microarchitecture can be resolved with micron scale resolution in real time, in addition to dynamic imaging of the normal and pathological vasculature. The probe-based CLE system (Cellvizio, Mauna Kea Technologies, France) consists of a reusable fiberoptic imaging probe coupled to a 488 nm laser scanning unit. The imaging probe is inserted in the working channels of standard flexible and rigid endoscopes. An endoscope-based CLE system (Optiscan, Australia), in which the confocal endomicroscopy functionality is integrated onto the endoscope, is also used in the gastrointestinal tract. Given the larger scope diameter, however, application in the urinary tract is currently limited to ex vivo use. Confocal image acquisition is done through direct contact of the imaging probe with the target tissue and recorded as video sequences. As in the gastrointestinal tract, endomicroscopy of the urinary tract requires an exogenenous contrast agent-most commonly fluorescein, which can be administered intravenously or intravesically. Intravesical administration is a well-established method to introduce pharmacological agents locally with minimal systemic toxicity that is unique to the urinary tract. Fluorescein rapidly stains the extracellular matrix and has an established safety profile. Imaging probes of various diameters enable compatibility with different caliber endoscopes. To date, 1.4 and 2.6 mm probes have been evaluated with flexible and rigid cystoscopy. Recent availability of a < 1 mm imaging probe opens up the possibility of CLE in the upper urinary tract during ureteroscopy. Fluorescence cystoscopy (i.e. photodynamic diagnosis) and narrow band imaging are additional endoscope-based optical imaging modalities that can be combined with CLE to achieve multimodal imaging of the urinary tract. In the future, CLE may be coupled with molecular contrast agents such as fluorescently labeled peptides and antibodies for endoscopic imaging of disease processes with molecular specificity.
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- Timothy C Chang
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
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Goetz M. Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy: Applications in Clinical and Translational Science—A Comprehensive Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5402/2012/387145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a novel tool in the endoscopist’s armamentarium. It allows on-site histological information. The ability of gastroenterologists to interpret such microscopic information has been demonstrated in multiple studies from the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Recently, the field of application has expanded to provide hepatobiliary and intra-abdominal CLE imaging. CLE allows “smart,” targeted biopsies and is able to guide endoscopic interventions. But CLE is also translational in its approach and permits functional imaging that significantly impacts on our understanding of gastrointestinal diseases. Molecular imaging with CLE allows detection and characterization of lesions and may even be used for prediction of response to targeted therapy. This paper provides a comprehensive review over current applications of CLE in clinical applications and translational science.
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- Martin Goetz
- Innere Medizin I, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy of Bladder Tumors Associated With Photodynamic Diagnosis: An Ex Vivo Pilot Study. Urology 2012; 80:1162.e1-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2011] [Revised: 05/20/2012] [Accepted: 06/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Smith RP, Lowe GJ, Kavoussi PK, Steers WD, Costabile RA, Herr JC, Shetty J, Lysiak JJ. Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy in a Murine Model of Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction to Improve Sperm Retrieval. J Urol 2012; 187:1918-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.12.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ryan P. Smith
- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Urology and Cell Biology (JS), University of Virginia (JCH), Charlottesville, Virginia
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Valdivia Y Alvarado M, Wong K, He TC, Xue Z, Wong ST. Image-guided fiberoptic molecular imaging in a VX2 rabbit lung tumor model. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011; 22:1758-64. [PMID: 22019854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2011] [Revised: 08/24/2011] [Accepted: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To show the feasibility of computed tomography (CT) image-guided fiberoptic confocal fluorescence molecular imaging in a rabbit lung tumor model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight lung tumor models were created by injection of a VX2 cell suspension. The fluorescent imaging agent IntegriSense 680 was given to the animals 3.5-4 hours before the procedure. CT images were obtained and transferred to the minimally invasive multimodality image-guided (MIMIG) system as a guidance map. A real-time electromagnetically tracked needle was inserted under the visual guidance of the MIMIG system. A second CT image was obtained to confirm the location of the needle tip. Next, fiberoptic fluorescence imaging was acquired along the needle track. Finally, tumor samples were obtained for histopathologic confirmation. RESULTS All cases were performed during breath-hold. Tumor size was 12.5 mm ± 1.6; the distance from the chest wall was 2.1 mm ± 0.5. The needle tip reached the tumor in all cases with an accuracy of 3.3 mm ± 1.6. Only one skin entry point was necessary, and no needle adjustments were required. No pneumothorax was observed. At least two-fold α(v)β(3) integrin image contrast was detected in the tumor compared with normal lung tissue. Tumor samples were confirmed to have viable VX2 cells and contrast uptake. CONCLUSIONS The MIMIG system enables effective in situ fluorescence molecular imaging in a needle biopsy lung procedure. In situ α(v)β(3) integrin molecular imaging allows molecular characterization of lung tumors at multiple regions and can be used to guide biopsy procedures.
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- Miguel Valdivia Y Alvarado
- Department of Systems Medicine and Bioengineering, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Goetz M, Watson A, Kiesslich R. Confocal laser endomicroscopy in gastrointestinal diseases. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2011; 4:498-508. [PMID: 21567975 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201100022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2011] [Revised: 04/19/2011] [Accepted: 04/25/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a novel endoscopic technique permitting in vivo microscopy (optical biopsies) of the gastrointestinal mucosa. CLE has been studied in a multitude of diseases of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, including Barrett's esophagus, gastric inflammation and cancer, celiac disease, colorectal adenoma and carcinoma, and inflammatory bowel diseases. CLE has recently evolved and been studied for bile duct and liver imaging. CLE has shown overall high accuracy and enabled smart, targeted biopsies rather than untargeted sampling. Furthermore, the availability of real time microscopic information during endoscopy has immediate impact on therapeutic decisions and guides endoscopic interventions. CLE is also a unique tool for observation of (patho-)physiologic events in their natural environment (functional imaging) and has been linked to molecular imaging of gastrointestinal neoplasia in vivo, thereby broadening our understanding of mucosal pathology in clinical and basic science.
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- Martin Goetz
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Elahi SF, Wang TD. Future and advances in endoscopy. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2011; 4:471-81. [PMID: 21751414 PMCID: PMC3517128 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201100048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2011] [Revised: 06/29/2011] [Accepted: 06/30/2011] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The future of endoscopy will be dictated by rapid technological advances in the development of light sources, optical fibers, and miniature scanners that will allow for images to be collected in multiple spectral regimes, with greater tissue penetration, and in three dimensions. These engineering breakthroughs will be integrated with novel molecular probes that are highly specific for unique proteins to target diseased tissues. Applications include early cancer detection by imaging molecular changes that occur before gross morphological abnormalities, personalized medicine by visualizing molecular targets specific to individual patients, and image guided therapy by localizing tumor margins and monitoring for recurrence.
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- Sakib F. Elahi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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The future of endoscopy will be dictated by rapid technological advances in the development of light sources, optical fibers, and miniature scanners that will allow for images to be collected in multiple spectral regimes, with greater tissue penetration, and in three dimensions. These engineering breakthroughs will be integrated with novel molecular probes that are highly specific for unique proteins to target diseased tissues. Applications include early cancer detection by imaging molecular changes that occur before gross morphological abnormalities, personalized medicine by visualizing molecular targets specific to individual patients, and image guided therapy by localizing tumor margins and monitoring for recurrence.
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- Sakib F Elahi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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Dynamic real-time microscopy of the urinary tract using confocal laser endomicroscopy. Urology 2011; 78:225-31. [PMID: 21601243 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.02.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2010] [Revised: 01/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2011] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop the diagnostic criteria for benign and neoplastic conditions of the urinary tract using probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE), a new technology for dynamic, in vivo imaging with micron-scale resolution. The suggested diagnostic criteria will formulate a guide for pCLE image interpretation in urology. METHODS Patients scheduled for transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) or nephrectomy were recruited. After white-light cystoscopy (WLC), fluorescein was administered as contrast. Different areas of the urinary tract were imaged with pCLE via direct contact between the confocal probe and the area of interest. Confocal images were subsequently compared with standard hematoxylin and eosin analysis. RESULTS pCLE images were collected from 66 participants, including 2 patients who underwent nephrectomy. We identified key features associated with different anatomic landmarks of the urinary tract, including the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and urethra. In vivo pCLE of the bladder demonstrated distinct differences between normal mucosa and neoplastic tissue. Using mosaicing, a post hoc image-processing algorithm, individual image frames were juxtaposed to form wide-angle views to better evaluate tissue microarchitecture. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to standard pathologic analysis of fixed tissue with hematoxylin and eosin, pCLE provides real time microscopy of the urinary tract to enable dynamic interrogation of benign and neoplastic tissues in vivo. The diagnostic criteria developed in this study will facilitate adaptation of pCLE for use in conjunction with WLC to expedite diagnosis of urinary tract pathology, particularly bladder cancer.
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Adams W, Wu K, Liu JJ, Hsiao STT, Jensen KC, Liao JC. Comparison of 2.6- and 1.4-mm imaging probes for confocal laser endomicroscopy of the urinary tract. J Endourol 2011; 25:917-21. [PMID: 21568756 DOI: 10.1089/end.2010.0686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) is an emerging technology for dynamic, in vivo imaging of the urinary tract with micron-scale resolution. We conducted a comparative analysis of pCLE with a 2.6-mm probe and a 1.4-mm probe that is compatible with flexible endoscopes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-seven patients scheduled for bladder tumor resection were recruited. pCLE imaging was performed using 2.6- and 1.4-mm probes. Image quality with the different probes was examined and further compared with standard histopathology. RESULTS Images with the 2.6-mm probe have better resolution of cell morphology. The 1.4-mm probe has a wider field of view and better view of microarchitecture. While image quality with the 2.6-mm probe is superior, the 1.4-mm probe is compatible with flexible cystoscopy and maneuverability is maintained, enabling imaging of areas of the bladder that were previously challenging to access with the larger probe. CONCLUSIONS The optical specifications of the 2.6-mm probe are more suitable for distinguishing urinary tract histopathology. Further design optimization to improve resolution and additional validation of the diagnostic accuracy of the smaller probe are needed to help extend application of pCLE for optical biopsy of the upper and lower urinary tract.
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- Winifred Adams
- Department of Urology and Bio-X Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305-5118, USA
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Más allá del diagnóstico fotodinámico: buscando la excelencia en el diagnóstico del cáncer vesical no músculo-invasivo. Actas Urol Esp 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2010.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wiesner C, Jäger W, Salzer A, Biesterfeld S, Kiesslich R, Hampel C, Thüroff JW, Goetz M. Confocal laser endomicroscopy for the diagnosis of urothelial bladder neoplasia: a technology of the future? BJU Int 2010; 107:399-403. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2010.09540.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Karl A, Stepp H, Willmann E, Buchner A, Hocaoglu Y, Stief C, Tritschler S. Optical coherence tomography for bladder cancer -- ready as a surrogate for optical biopsy? Results of a prospective mono-centre study. Eur J Med Res 2010; 15:131-4. [PMID: 20452899 PMCID: PMC3352220 DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-15-3-131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION New modalities like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) allow non-invasive examination of the internal structure of biological tissue in vivo. The potential benefits and limitations of this new technology for the detection and evaluation of bladder cancer were examined in this study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2007 and January 2008, 52 patients who underwent transurethral bladder biopsy or TUR-BT for surveillance or due to initial suspicion of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder were enrolled in this study. In total, 166 lesions were suspicious for malignancy according to standard white light cystoscopy. All suspicious lesions were scanned and interpreted during perioperative cystoscopy using OCT. Cold cup biopsies and/or TUR-B was performed for all these lesions. For this study we used an OCT-device (Niris, Imalux, Cleveland, US), that utilizes near-infrared light guided through a flexible fibre-based applicator, which is placed into the bladder via the working channel of the cystoscope. The technology provides high spatial resolution on the order of about 10-20 microm, and a visualization of tissue to a depth of about 2 mm across a lateral span of about 2 mm in width. The device used received market clearance from the FDA and CE approval in Germany. The diagnostic and surgical procedure was videotaped and analyzed afterwards for definitive matching of scanned and biopsied lesion. The primary aim of this study was to determine the level of correlation between OCT interpretation and final histological result. RESULTS Of 166 scanned OCT images, 102 lesions (61.4%) matched to the same site where the biopsy/TUR-BT was taken according to videoanalysis. Only these video-verified lesions were used for further analysis. Of all analyzed lesions 88 were benign (inflammation, edema, hyperplasia etc.) and 14 were malignant (CIS, Ta, T1, T2) as shown by final histo?pathology. - All 14 malignant lesions were detected correctly by OCT. Furthermore all invasive tumors were staged correctly by OCT regarding tumor growth beyond the lamina propria. There were no false negative lesions detected by OCT. Sensitivity of OCT for detecting the presence of a malignant lesion was 100% and sensitivity for detection of tumor growth beyond the lamina propria was 100% as well. Specificity of OCT for presence of malignancy was 65%, due to the fact that a number of lesions were interpreted as false positive by OCT. CONCLUSION As a minimally invasive technique, OCT proved to have extremely high sensitivity for detection of malignant lesions as well as estimation of whether a tumor has invaded beyond the lamina propria. However, specificity of OCT within the bladder was impaired (65%), possibly due to a learning curve and/or the relatively low spatial resolution and visualization depth of the OCT technology. Further studies and technical development are needed to establish an adequate surrogate for optical biopsy.
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- A Karl
- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchionistr. 15, 81377 Munich, Germany.
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Optical Biopsy of Human Bladder Neoplasia With In Vivo Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy. J Urol 2009; 182:1299-305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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