Advanced ISUOG Technology
Samsung unveils the premium ultrasound systems “HERA W10 Elite” and “V8” and provides a demonstration of SonoSync, a real-time ultrasound image-sharing technology.
At the ISUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology) World Congress 2023, which will take place in Seoul, South Korea from October 16 to 19, Samsung Medison, a worldwide medical equipment firm and an affiliate of Samsung ISUOG , will demonstrate its AI-based diagnostic solutions.
ISUOG is recognized as one of the most significant academic society in the field of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasonography, and as such, it hosts yearly conferences all around the world to facilitate the dissemination of the most recent technological developments and discoveries from related research. Nearly 2,000 obstetricians and gynecologists from 126 different countries are expected to participate in this year’s event, which will be hosted in Seoul for the very first time.
As the event’s primary sponsor, Samsung Medison will demonstrate the artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic technology that Samsung has developed through the presentation of its premium ultrasound systems, “HERA W10 Elite” and “V8,” as well as through a symposium and demonstrations of diagnostic solutions.
The HERA W10 Elite is a luxury ultrasound system that comes with a 27-inch OLED panel. In comparison to standard LCD monitors, the HERA W10 Elite displays less change in brightness when viewed from a variety of angles. The enhanced resolution offered by its probe enables users to examine high-contrast ultrasound pictures from a variety of viewing angles without suffering any degradation in image quality.
ISUOG World Congress Innovations
At the conference, Samsung Medison will demonstrate AI-based diagnostic assistant solutions, such as HeartAssist, which classifies and provides measurement results for fetal heart diagnosis with the simple press of a button; and UterineAssist, which automatically measures the size and shape of the uterus, assisting in the accurate examination and diagnosis of the uterus.
In addition, Samsung Medison will introduce AI-automated measurement functions such as BiometryAssist and ViewAssist in February 2023. These functions measure and automatically annotate fetal growth indicators by extending the items that were previously measured only in the second trimester of pregnancy (14-27 weeks) to the first trimester of pregnancy (1-13 weeks). This will be done in accordance with the newly revised ISUOG guidelines.
“Using the BiometryAssist feature, fetal weight can be measured with professional accuracy up to 48 hours before delivery, and the measurement time can be dramatically reduced,” said Professor Mar Gil of Torrejón University Hospital in Spain, in an abstract of the study that was available for publication at the conference. The abstract was based on a study that was presented at the conference.
During the conference, Samsung Medison will also unveil an improved version of their “5D CNS (Central Nervous System)+” function, which is a feature that makes fetal brain examination more convenient.
The automatic provision of six measures required for diagnosis of head circumference and diameter, as well as nine key cross-sections of the fetal brain, including the coronal and sagittal planes, is expected to receive a favorable response at the conference. This is one of the reasons why a favourable welcome is predicted.
Other features, such as SonoSync, which specializes in remote consultation and training, and S-Hub, an IT solution for hospital resource management, will be demonstrated to medical professionals from all over the world. Both of these solutions are examples of what are known as “integrated solutions.”
On October 17 and 18, respectively, Samsung Medison will organize symposia on “Obstetrics” and “Gynecology” to discuss research findings on the clinical usefulness of characteristics that help diagnosis the heart and brain of a fetus as well as endometriosis. These symposia will focus on the clinical utility of features that assist diagnose the heart and brain of a baby.
Dr. Ruben Quintero from The Fetal Institute in the United States will present a case where SonoSync, a real-time ultrasound image sharing solution with remote control ability, saved the life of a mother and her newborn in a case of misdiagnosed fetal distress. SonoSync will be discussed during the “Fetal Therapy and Telesonography” session of the “Obstetrics” symposium. SonoSync was the solution that allowed for the sharing of ultrasound images in real time.
CrystalVue and MV-Flow are two characteristics that Professor Tom Bourne from Imperial College in the United Kingdom will use to discuss the findings of his study on ovarian cancers during the “Gynecology” conference.
“Samsung is continuously developing AI technologies that improve diagnostic efficiency so that doctors can focus more on patient care,” said Jinyong Lee, Head of the AI Vision Group at Samsung ISUOG . “The goal is to allow physicians to spend more time providing care for their patients.” “We are constantly working to develop technologies that can be utilized in the field of obstetrics and gynecology to contribute to improving maternal and fetal health,” says one of our researchers.
This conference, which is being conducted for the very first time in South Korea, is also the first gathering of its kind to take place offline since the COVID-19 epidemic was brought to a stop. Samsung ISUOG is taking part in the event as the primary sponsor and is also participating in a number of academic events. These activities include the Samsung-ISUOG webinars and the Pre Congress.
