Better images for better treatment
Radiological images play a growing role in health care – for patient diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. To better meet tomorrow’s clinical needs, we have entered into an innovation partnership with Philips.
The 14-year-long collaboration provides a foundation for effective long-term solutions to promote the use of imaging in health care. Experts from both organizations are now working together to address complex issues.
– The more radical the surgery to ensure complete removal of prostate cancer – the greater the risk of adverse effects. It is currently difficult to give appropriate weight to all factors.
This is the view of Dr. Olof Akre, Department of Urology and patient flow manager for prostate cancer at Karolinska University Hospital. He is one of the clinicians driving developments in the partnership.
We are now developing a new decision support system tailored to our needs. Images merged with clinical data will make the process safer and more effective for the patient.
Develops complete care flow systems
Three areas of great potential for innovation within highly specialized care have been identified: stroke, non-advanced prostate cancer and minimally invasive surgical techniques that reduce the risk of complications. The selection of focus areas was preceded by an in-depth needs analysis and workshops in which some 50 employees – ranging from healthcare personnel and researchers to division managers – contributed their expertise.
Building a common research hub
Philips aims to establish a research hub with several researchers based at Karolinska. Hospital experts in various fields will be matched with the company's expertise to further increase the pace of innovation.
Innovation partnership with Philips
What: Develops imaging and functional diagnostics in areas such as stroke, non-advanced prostate cancer and minimally invasive surgery.
When: Established 2014, 14-year contract with an option for an additional 6 years, in conjunction with procurement of medical technology for the new hospital building in Solna.
Services involved at Karolinska: Neurology, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Urology, Oncology and Medical Physics.
Coordinator at the Center for Innovation: Martin Ingels
News related to the innovation partnership
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Pioneering new augmented-reality surgical navigation technology for precision surgery
With the help of live images during an operation, it becomes much easier for us to safely and accurately insert spinal implants.
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When every second counts: new communication tool aims to speed up acute care for stroke patients
Every year, more than 900 patients with stroke are treated at Karolinska University Hospital. When a patient arrives at the hospital, restoring blood flow and salvaging brain tissue are the first concern.
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Developing collaborative tool for prostate cancer care
The tool will allow specialists from different disciplines to share information about patients with prostate cancer in a more structured way.
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Stroke-app – when every second counts
New communication tool aims to speed up acute care for stroke patients
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Augmented reality surgical navigation technology enables high accuracy pedicle screw placement
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Karolinska University Hospital announces first clinical use of augmented-reality surgical navigation technology for image-guided spine surgery
The first clinical cases using a new surgical navigation system have been successfully treated at Karolinska University Hospital. Collaboration between Karolinska University Hospital and innovation partner Philips aims to combine clinical insights, innovative image-guidance technologies and new navigation concepts to enable more precise surgery.
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Augmented reality guides surgeons during spine and cranial surgery
The Engineer: The system has undergone pre-clinical trials in an experimental setting at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the US.
Current innovation partnerships
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Philips – Better images for better treatment
Imaging and functional diagnostics in areas such as stroke, non-advanced prostate cancer and minimally invasive surgery.
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GE Healthcare – Innovation in many areas
Cyclotron and radiochemistry and care flow development for advanced pelvic cancer, as well as collaboration in cell therapy and MRI within neurology.
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Olympus – Operating room of the future facilitates better decisions
Surgical environments and flexible endoscopy.
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Getinge – Sterile technique plays key role in hospitals
Total solution sterile technique.
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ABB – Better care using robots and automation
Automation and robotics in highly specialized care.
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Siemens – Better care flow for acute heart disease
Acute heart disease patient flow for maximum patient benefit and cost effectiveness.
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HPE – Testing tomorrow’s digital technology
Environment for development and evaluation of information and communication technology (ICT).
About the Center for Innovation
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Innovations improving healthcare
At Karolinska University Hospital we work strategically with innovations and partnerships to shape the best healthcare possible.