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    1982 …2024

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    • 2024

      Automatic procedure planning for radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound

      Kao, A. & Higgins, W. E., 2024, Medical Imaging 2024: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Siewerdsen, J. H. & Rettmann, M. E. (eds.). SPIE, 129281P. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12928).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Self-supervised monocular depth and ego-motion estimation for CT-bronchoscopy fusion

      Chang, Q. & Higgins, W. E., 2024, Medical Imaging 2024: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Siewerdsen, J. H. & Rettmann, M. E. (eds.). SPIE, 129280B. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12928).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • Synchronization and analysis of multimodal bronchoscopic airway exams for early lung cancer detection

      Chang, Q., Daneshpajooh, V., Byrnes, P. D., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2024, Medical Imaging 2024: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Siewerdsen, J. H. & Rettmann, M. E. (eds.). SPIE, 129281B. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12928).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      3 Scopus citations
    • 2023

      ESFPNet: Efficient deep learning architecture for real-time lesion segmentation in autofluorescence bronchoscopic video

      Chang, Q., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2023, Medical Imaging 2023: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging. Gimi, B. S. & Krol, A. (eds.). SPIE, 1246803. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12468).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      Open Access
      36 Scopus citations

    • Extemporaneous Airway Route Computation During Live Bronchoscopic Procedures

      He, Y. & Higgins, W. E., 2023, Medical Imaging 2023: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 1246602. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12466).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Image-Guided Radial-Probe EBUS Bronchoscopy System: Live Study Validation

      Zhao, W., Kuhlengel, T., Chang, Q., Daneshpajooh, V., Schaer, T., Brewer, L., Hilliard, R., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2023, Medical Imaging 2023: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 124661O. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12466).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Vascular pattern recognition for narrow-band imaging bronchoscopy

      Daneshpajooh, V., Dumas, C., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2023, Medical Imaging 2023: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging. Gimi, B. S. & Krol, A. (eds.). SPIE, 124680L. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12468).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2022

      Image-guided bronchoscopy for comprehensive lymph node staging

      Kuhlengel, T. K., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2022, Medical Imaging 2022: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 120342U. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12034).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Image-Guided System for Radial-Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy

      Zhao, W., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2022, Medical Imaging 2022: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 120340B. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12034).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Video Analysis Framework for Lesion Detection in Narrow Band Imaging Bronchoscopy

      Daneshpajooh, V., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2022, Medical Imaging 2022: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging. Gimi, B. S. & Krol, A. (eds.). SPIE, 120360M. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12036).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      3 Scopus citations
    • 2021

      Autonomous planning and guidance for convex-probe endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy

      Vasyliev, V., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2021, Medical Imaging 2021: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 115980T. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 11598).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Blood vessel segmentation in narrow band imaging bronchoscopic video

      Bandyopadhyay, S., Daneshpajooh, V., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2021, Medical Imaging 2021: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging. Gimi, B. S. & Krol, A. (eds.). SPIE, 116001P. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 11600).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      4 Scopus citations

    • Bronchoscopic video synchronization for interactive multimodal inspection of bronchial lesions

      Chang, Q., Byrnes, P. D., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2021, Medical Imaging 2021: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Linte, C. A. & Siewerdsen, J. H. (eds.). SPIE, 115981V. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 11598).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • Super-resolution and deblurring enhancement for narrow band imaging bronchoscopy

      Daneshpajooh, V., Bandyopadhyay, S., Ahmad, D., Toth, J., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2021, Medical Imaging 2021: Image Processing. Isgum, I. & Landman, B. A. (eds.). SPIE, 1159625. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 11596).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      4 Scopus citations
    • 2020

      Autofluorescence Bronchoscopy Video Analysis for Lesion Frame Detection

      Chang, Q., Bascom, R., Toth, J., Ahmad, D. & Higgins, W. E., Jul 2020, 42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society: Enabling Innovative Technologies for Global Healthcare, EMBC 2020. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1556-1559 4 p. 9176007. (Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS; vol. 2020-July).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      Open Access
      5 Scopus citations

    • Multi-destination procedure planning for comprehensive lymph node staging bronchoscopy

      Kuhlengel, T. K. & Higgins, W. E., 2020, Medical Imaging 2020: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Linte, C. A. (eds.). SPIE, 113151T. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 11315).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • MULTI-FRAME CT-VIDEO REGISTRATION for 3D AIRWAY-WALL ANALYSIS

      Byrnes, P. D. & Higgins, W. E., Apr 2020, ISBI 2020 - 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging. IEEE Computer Society, p. 1638-1641 4 p. 9098472. (Proceedings - International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging; vol. 2020-April).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Virtual radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound for image-guided bronchoscopy

      Zhao, W., Bascom, R., Toth, J. & Higgins, W. E., 2020, Medical Imaging 2020: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Linte, C. A. (eds.). SPIE, 113151U. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 11315).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations
    • 2019

      Bronchoscopic procedure planning for systematic lymph node analysis

      Kuhlengel, T. K. & Higgins, W. E., 2019, Medical Imaging 2019: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Linte, C. A. (eds.). SPIE, 109511O. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 10951).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Guidance system development for radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy

      Zhao, W., Bascom, R., Toth, J. & Higgins, W. E., 2019, Medical Imaging 2019: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Linte, C. A. (eds.). SPIE, 109511P. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 10951).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Robust video-frame classification for bronchoscopy

      McTaggart, M. I. & Higgins, W. E., 2019, Medical Imaging 2019: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Linte, C. A. (eds.). SPIE, 109511Q. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 10951).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      4 Scopus citations
    • 2018

      Optimal multimodal virtual bronchoscopy for convex-probe endobronchial ultrasound

      Higgins, W. E., Zang, X., Cheirsilp, R., Byrnes, P. D., Kuhlengel, T. K., Toth, J. & Bascom, R., 2018, Medical Imaging 2018: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Fei, B. & Webster, R. J. (eds.). SPIE, 1057618. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 10576).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations
    • 2017

      A system for endobronchial video analysis

      Byrnes, P. D. & Higgins, W. E., 2017, Medical Imaging 2017: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Webster, R. J. & Fei, B. (eds.). SPIE, 101351Q. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 10135).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2016

      Deformable image registration for multimodal lung-cancer staging

      Cheirsilp, R., Zang, X., Bascom, R., Allen, T., Mahraj, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2016, Medical Imaging 2016: Image Processing. Styner, M. A., Angelini, E. D. & Angelini, E. D. (eds.). SPIE, 97843Z. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9784).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    • Image-guided endobronchial ultrasound

      Higgins, W. E., Zang, X., Cheirsilp, R., Byrnes, P., Kuhlengel, T., Bascom, R. & Toth, J., 2016, Medical Imaging 2016: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Webster, R. J. & Yaniv, Z. R. (eds.). SPIE, 97862G. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9786).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Method for endobronchial video parsing

      Yaniv, Z. R., Byrnes, P. D. & Higgins, W. E., 2016, Medical Imaging 2016: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Webster, R. J. & Yaniv, Z. R. (eds.). SPIE, 97861B. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9786).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2015

      Multimodal system for the planning and guidance of bronchoscopy

      Higgins, W. E., Cheirsilp, R., Zang, X. & Byrnes, P., 2015, Medical Imaging 2015: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. Webster, R. J. & Yaniv, Z. R. (eds.). SPIE, 941508. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9415).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      9 Scopus citations
    • 2014

      3D endobronchial ultrasound reconstruction and analysis for multimodal image-guided bronchoscopy

      Zang, X., Bascom, R., Gilbert, C. R., Toth, J. W. & Higgins, W. E., 2014, Medical Imaging 2014: Ultrasonic Imaging and Tomography. SPIE, 90400X. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9040).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      5 Scopus citations

    • 3D intrathoracic region definition and its application to PET-CT analysis

      Cheirsilp, R., Bascom, R., Allen, T. & Higgins, W. E., 2014, Medical Imaging 2014: Computer-Aided Diagnosis. SPIE, 90352J. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9035).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      3 Scopus citations

    • Construction of a multimodal CT-video chest model

      Byrnes, P. D. & Higgins, W. E., 2014, Medical Imaging 2014: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. SPIE, 903607. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 9036).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      7 Scopus citations
    • 2013

      3D segmentation and reconstruction of endobronchial ultrasound

      Zang, X., Breslav, M. & Higgins, W. E., 2013, Medical Imaging 2013: Ultrasonic Imaging, Tomography, and Therapy. 867505. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 8675).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      3 Scopus citations

    • Multimodal 3D PET/CT system for bronchoscopic procedure planning

      Cheirsilp, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2013, Medical Imaging 2013: Computer-Aided Diagnosis. 86702X. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 8670).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      6 Scopus citations

    • Technician-free system for image-guided bronchoscopy

      Khare, R., Bascom, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2013, Medical Imaging 2013: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. 867101. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 8671).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations
    • 2012

      Bronchoscopy guidance system based on bronchoscope-motion measurements

      Cornish, D. C. & Higgins, W. E., 2012, Medical Imaging 2012: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. 83161G. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 8316).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      9 Scopus citations

    • Optimization of CT-video registration for image-guided bronchoscopy

      Khare, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2012, Medical Imaging 2012: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. 831636. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 8316).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • Planning and visualization methods for effective bronchoscopic target localization

      Gibbs, J. D., Taeprasarsit, P. & Higgins, W. E., 2012, Medical Imaging 2012: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. 83161H. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 8316).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2011

      Image-based global registration system for bronchoscopy guidance

      Khare, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2011, Medical Imaging 2011: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 79640I. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7964).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      2 Scopus citations

    • Real-time method for bronchoscope motion measurement and tracking

      Cornish, D. C. & Higgins, W. E., 2011, Medical Imaging 2011: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 79640M. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7964).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      5 Scopus citations

    • Robust method for extracting the pulmonary vascular trees from 3D MDCT images

      Taeprasartsit, P. & Higgins, W. E., 2011, Medical Imaging 2011: Image Processing. 796237. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7962).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      9 Scopus citations

    • System for robust bronchoscopic video distortion correction

      Flood, B., Rai, L. & Higgins, W. E., 2011, Medical Imaging 2011: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 79641L. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7964).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      5 Scopus citations
    • 2010

      Robust extraction of the aorta and pulmonary artery from 3D MDCT image data

      Taeprasartsit, P. & Higgins, W. E., 2010, Medical Imaging 2010: Image Processing. PART 1 ed. 76230H. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7623, no. PART 1).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      9 Scopus citations

    • Semi-automatic central-chest lymph-node definition from 3D MDCT images

      Lu, K. & Higgins, W. E., 2010, Medical Imaging 2010: Computer-Aided Diagnosis. Summers, R. M. & Karssemeijer, N. (eds.). SPIE, 76240T. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7624).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      4 Scopus citations

    • Toward image-based global registration for bronchoscopy guidance

      Khare, R. & Higgins, W. E., 2010, Medical Imaging 2010: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. Wong, K. H. & Miga, M. I. (eds.). SPIE, 762510. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7625).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      5 Scopus citations
    • 2009

      Fusion of MDCT-Based Endoluminal Renderings and Endoscopic Video

      Rai, L. & Higgins, W. E., 2009, Medical Imaging 2009: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 726107. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7261).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • Improved navigation for image-guided bronchoscopy

      Khare, R., Yu, K. C. & Higgins, W. E., 2009, Medical Imaging 2009: Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 72612J. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7261).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      3 Scopus citations

    • Quantitative analysis of the central-chest lymph nodes based on 3D MDCT image data

      Kongkuo, L., Higgins, W. E., Bascom, R. & Mahraj, R. P. M., 2009, Medical Imaging 2009: Computer-Aided Diagnosis. 72600U. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7260).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      6 Scopus citations

    • System for definition of the central-chest vasculature

      Taeprasartsit, P. & Higgins, W. E., 2009, Medical Imaging 2009 - Image Processing. 725918. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 7259).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      5 Scopus citations
    • 2008

      Continuous endoscopic guidance via interleaved video tracking and image-video registration

      Rai, L. & Higgins, W. E., 2008, Medical Imaging 2008 - Visualization, Image-Guided Procedures, and Modeling. 69182R. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 6918).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      1 Scopus citations

    • Extraction and visualization of the central chest lymph-node stations

      Lu, K., Merritt, S. A. & Higgins, W. E., 2008, Medical Imaging 2008 - Computer-Aided Diagnosis. 69151B. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 6915).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      15 Scopus citations

    • Integrated system for planning peripheral bronchoscopic procedures

      Gibbs, J. D., Graham, M. W., Yu, K. C. & Higgins, W. E., 2008, Medical Imaging 2008 - Physiology, Function, and Structure from Medical Images. 69160H. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 6916).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

      7 Scopus citations