A breast positioning device for breast cancer radiation therapy includes i) a body portion made of a stretchable synthetic fabric and having a generally tubular shape configured for tight fitting on a person torso, ii) a bra cup on a first portion on the body portion, defining a first lateral side thereof, and iii) a flat portion on a second portion on the body portion, defining a second lateral side, the second portion being positioned laterally symmetrical to the first portion on the body portion. The bra cup is thermoformed in the stretchable synthetic fabric to have a greater transparency than surroundings thereof rendering a first breast therein visible while immobilizing the first breast therein in a predetermined position. When the breast positioning device is worn by a person during the breast cancer radiation therapy, the bra cup immobilizes the first breast therein in the predetermined position which is both visible and suitable for treatment while forcing a second breast in a flattened position away from the first lateral side.

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for personalized breast imaging. In aspects, a first set of patient attributes may be collected. The first set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast size, breast thickness, and/or three-dimensional (3D) breast shape. The first set of patient attributes may be used to customize image acquisition parameters for the patient. A second set of patient attributes may also be collected. The second set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast elasticity and breast density. The second set of patient attributes may be used to customize breast compression parameters for the patient. The customized image acquisition parameters and breast compression parameters may then be used to perform one or more procedures (e.g., an imaging procedure, a biopsy procedure, etc.) on the patient's breast.

An apparatus is provided for assisting breast biopsy. The apparatus includes a biopsy guide, a support system that effects three-dimensional movement of the biopsy guide and a system for registering coordinates of a remote center of motion (RCM) of the biopsy guide with a coordinate system on an image of a breast obtained from a parallel plate radiology imager. The biopsy guide has a mounting plate and a needle gun mount and ultrasound transducer mount on the mounting plate in a common plane. A biopsy needle of a needle gun mounted on the needle gun mount and an image plane of an ultrasound transducer mounted on the ultrasound transducer mount have longitudinal axes in or parallel to the common plane, which intersect at the RCM. The position of the RCM with respect to the biopsy guide is unchanged when the needle gun and/or ultrasound transducer moves on the biopsy guide.

Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.

Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.

A device for robotic surgery of soft tissue, that comprises a shell for enclosing a surgical area on a patient. The shell has a rim with at least one suction fastener for adhering the shell to the patient. A manipulator arm is positioned within the shell for manipulating the soft tissue in the surgical area, the manipulator arm comprised of at least one flexible module that is capable of omnidirectional bending and elongation.

A needle stabilizing device includes a first body having a substantially cylindrical portion and a spherical portion and defining a central lumen therethrough, a base having a concave seat to accept the spherical body of the first body, and a lateral extension, the base defining a secondary lumen in communication with the central lumen of the first body, the spherical portion and the seat of the base being movable with respect to one another with respect to at least two axes, and an adhesive layer coupled to the base and having an adhesive surface on an end opposite the base.

A retrievable puncture anchor includes a fixator with a cylindrical structure, a retrievable thread secured to one end of the fixator, and a push cable flexibly connected to a middle part of the fixator. Via the retrievable puncture anchor, tissues may be connected, fixed and matched with each other, or the tissues may be auxiliarily fixed, so that endoscopic surgery may be facilitated with simplified surgical process, and the puncture anchor may be retrieved after the surgery.

A medical imaging system comprising: a microwave antenna array comprising a transmitting antenna and a plurality of receiving antennae, wherein the transmitting antenna is configured to transmit microwave signals so as to illuminate a body part of a patient and the receiving antennae are configured to receive the microwave signals following scattering within the body part; a processor configured to process the scattered microwave signals and generate an output indicative of the internal structure of the body part to identify a target within the body part; and a delivery device comprising a delivery needle for implanting a marker at the site of the target, the delivery device being movable relative to the microwave antenna array; wherein the receiving antennae are further configured to receive microwave signals scattered or emitted by the delivery needle and the processor is further configured to monitor a position of the delivery needle and to guide the delivery needle to the target within the body part.

A medical imaging system comprising: a microwave antenna array comprising a transmitting antenna and a plurality of receiving antennae, wherein the transmitting antenna is configured to transmit microwave signals so as to illuminate a body part of a patient and the receiving antennae are configured to receive the microwave signals following scattering within the body part; a processor configured to process the scattered microwave signals and generate an output indicative of the internal structure of the body part to identify a target within the body part; and a delivery device comprising a delivery needle for implanting a marker at the site of the target, the delivery device being movable relative to the microwave antenna array; wherein the receiving antennae are further configured to receive microwave signals scattered or emitted by the delivery needle and the processor is further configured to monitor a position of the delivery needle and to guide the delivery needle to the target within the body part.