Enhancing Breast Cancer Surgery with AI Imaging With: Adrian Mendes
Adrian Mendes, CEO of Perimeter Medical Imaging, discusses how AI-powered imaging is transforming breast cancer surgery. Leveraging optical coherence tomography (OCT) combined with AI, surgeons can visualize tumor margins at microscopic levels in real-time, reducing the need for repeat surgeries. This innovation offers higher precision in tissue removal, preserving healthy tissue while ensuring complete cancer excision. Mendes also addresses broader applications in head and neck cancers and the role of high-quality data in advancing AI models. The conversation highlights economic benefits, patient psychological relief, and improved access to high-quality surgical outcomes in both urban and rural healthcare settings.
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About the Guest
Adrian Mendes is the CEO of Perimeter Medical Imaging, leading the development of AI-driven optical imaging solutions to improve cancer surgery precision.
Key Takeaways
- AI imaging helps reduce repeat breast cancer surgeries
- Combines OCT with AI for real-time margin assessment
- Expands access to quality surgical outcomes nationwide
Transcript Summary
Improving Breast Cancer Surgery with AI Imaging
Q: How did your tech background lead you to medical imaging?
A: After years in AI hardware, Mendes joined Perimeter to bring AI-assisted OCT imaging to cancer surgery.
Q: How does the technology work?
A: OCT provides ultra-high resolution scans of tumor margins. AI assists surgeons by flagging suspicious areas, reducing manual review time.
Q: What are the benefits for patients?
A: Fewer repeat surgeries, preservation of healthy tissue, and better psychological outcomes.
Q: How important is data?
A: High-quality, well-labeled data is key to training accurate AI models, improving speed, cost, and performance.
Q: What are the economic impacts?
A: Reducing repeat surgeries saves millions annually and frees up operating room capacity.
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- AI in Patient Care
- AI in the Healthcare Industry
- AI and Medical Innovation
- Healthcare Ethics and Policy
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