VBrain-OAR
Overview
VBrain-OAR by Vysioneer is an FDA-clecleared AI-powered software application system designed to assist trained radiotherapy personnel in brain tumor radiation treatment planning. It specializes in the automated contouring (segmentation) of organs at risk (OAR) within the brain on MRI images, including the brain stem, eyes, optic nerves, and optic chiasm. The tool also features multi-modality image registration capabilities (e.g., MR, CT) to adjust the spatial position and orientation of images. Utilizing deep learning neural networks, VBrain-OAR generates initial object contours, which are then exported as DICOM-RT objects for review and finalization by medical professionals using external treatment planning systems. This aims to enhance the efficiency and precision of radiation therapy workflows for adult patients.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- AI-powered auto-contouring (segmentation) of organs at risk (OAR) in the brain
- Contouring of specific OARs: brain stem, eyes, optic nerves, optic chiasm
- Multi-modality image registration (e.g., MR, CT)
- Deep learning neural networks for contour generation
- Workflow management module
- DICOM-RT export of generated contours
- Intended for use on adult patients only
- Cloud-based platform
Use Cases
- Assisting trained radiotherapy personnel during clinical workflows of brain tumor radiation therapy treatment planning
- Providing initial object contours of organs at risk in the brain on axial T1 contrast-enhanced brain MRI images
- Generating information for radiation treatment planning
- Generating information for radiation treatment evaluation
- Generating information for radiation treatment adaptation
What Physicians Need to Know
VBrain-OAR is an assistive AI tool designed for trained radiotherapy personnel, including radiation oncologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and medical physicists. It significantly enhances the efficiency and consistency of brain OAR and tumor contouring for radiation therapy planning by providing initial, AI-generated contours. Clinicians should leverage VBrain-OAR to reduce manual contouring time and improve accuracy, especially for complex cases or less experienced personnel. However, it is crucial to remember that the AI-generated contours are meant for informational purposes and require thorough review and potential modification by a medical professional using an external treatment planning system to ensure patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.
VBrain-OAR is a software device engineered for seamless integration into existing clinical workflows. It operates on a PACS network, allowing for the retrieval of patient scans. The system exports its auto-contoured results as DICOM-RT objects (RT Structure Set ROI Contour attribute, RTSTRUCT), which are compatible with external platforms such as image visualization software and treatment planning systems for final review and editing. Vysioneer has demonstrated integration with systems like CyberKnife and is described as a cloud-based solution, facilitating broader accessibility.
Details
| Category | Neurology AI, Oncology AI, Radiology & Imaging AI |
| Pricing | Not publicly available |
| Deployment | Cloud-based |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated VBrain-OAR received FDA 510(k) clearance (K212116) on October 12, 2021. It is indicated for use in the contouring (segmentation) of brain MRI images for organs at risk (OAR) during radiation treatment planning and in the registration of multi-modality images. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Oncology, Radiology |
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