PROJECT TEAM
Fatemeh Makouei: Biomedical Engineer, Assistant Professor; Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet
Tobias Todsen: Head and Neck Surgery Consultant, Associate Professor; Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet
THE NEED
Inadequate surgical margins occur in up to 44% of oral cancer surgeries, increasing the risk of repeat treatment and reducing survival rates.
THE SOLUTION
3Sonic provides 3D ultrasound imaging of resected tumors in the OR, enabling immediate evaluation of surgical margins and more precise surgery.
3Sonic – Rigshospitalet
Call 2 – 2022 | Call 4 – 2023
GRANT: 2 x 500,000 DKK
Clinical Area
Tumor
Technology
3D Ultrasound Imaging
PROJECT SUMMARY
Oral cavity cancer is the second most common head and neck cancer in Denmark, and it accounts for approximately 900,000 cases worldwide each year. Surgery is the primary treatment, especially for younger patients and early-stage cancers.
Accurately identifying tumor boundaries during surgery is challenging, and up to 44% of patients have inadequate surgical margins. 3Sonic provides surgeons with a 3D ultrasound visualization of the resected tumor in the operating room, allowing real-time margin assessment.
This improves surgical precision, reduces the need for repeat surgery and radiotherapy, and leads to better patient outcomes. The method also holds potential for broader use in other soft-tissue cancers, expanding its clinical and societal impact.
CLINICAL IMPACT
3Sonic can improve survival and quality of life, reduce the need for additional treatments, and lower healthcare costs by freeing up resources.