Raman Spectroscopy to Characterize Bladder Tissue for Multidimensional Diagnostics of Cancer in Urology

Fiber optic Raman spectroscopy offers labelfree identification of cancer in the bladder under in vivo conditions. However, state-of-the-art Raman technology does not enable to scan the entire bladder wall. Our multidimensional approach within the project Uro-MDD combines panoramic 3D-image reconstru...

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Main Authors: Krafft C., Guo S., Bocklitz T., Popp J., Bronsert P., Miernik A.
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: De Gruyter 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/2d8329e5f04c435da8e2e652e9e57b45
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Summary:Fiber optic Raman spectroscopy offers labelfree identification of cancer in the bladder under in vivo conditions. However, state-of-the-art Raman technology does not enable to scan the entire bladder wall. Our multidimensional approach within the project Uro-MDD combines panoramic 3D-image reconstruction of white light cystoscopy and fluorescence lifetime imaging to define regions of interest for Raman-assisted diagnostics. First Raman results are presented from human control and cancer bladder specimens that demonstrated how to obtain specific molecular information. Such Raman images can be used in a clinical setting to determine cancer margins and the resection status. Fiber probes are under development to translate the technique to in vivo screening.