Effective preoperative planning is critical in oncologic surgery for perihilarcholangiocarcinoma (pCCA), given the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with these complex procedures and the considerable individual variability in liver anatomy. The PEACOCC project aims to enhance preoperative visualization by utilizing advanced imaging techniques, specifically the latest photon-counting detectorcomputed tomography (PCD-CT), to improve the depiction of hilar and biliarystructures.
In addition, the project seeks to advance both surgical planning and intraoperative navigation through the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D printing technologies. While these tools have already demonstrated benefits in the treatment of intrahepatic tumors, their application to pCCA remains underexplored and holds significant promise.
A key strength of the PEACOCC consortium lies in its well-established, interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians and engineers. This partnership combines extensive expertise in liver surgery, imaging, and computer-assisted analysis, positioning the project to make impactful contributions to the field.
