The same technologies that drive the flexible endomicroscope system can be embodied in the form of rigid, handheld probes for use in open or minimally invasive surgical applications which may benefit from immediate intraoperative assessment of histology, margins and microvasculature. Optiscan is actively seeking partnerships in rigid endoscopy to allow product commercialisation in this field. Such devices would enable non-invasive imaging of cellular detail for a range of medical applications including:
Using prototype instruments, the above applications have been, or are being actively evaluated in both human and animal trials. The results have provided indicative data relating to the clinical utility of confocal microscopy for such applications. Other significant areas of research interest include:
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