Innovation at the Service of Patients
At the Candiolo Cancer Institute, patients benefit from the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Cutting-edge tools that enable increasingly precise, personalized, and effective treatments, fully integrated with scientific research and innovation.
Diagnostic Imaging
State-of-the-art technologies for highly detailed and accurate diagnostic imaging:
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- GE SIGNA Artist 1.5T MRI: enhanced patient comfort and reduced scan times, supported by advanced AI-driven imaging reconstruction for improved efficiency and diagnostic quality.
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- Philips Spectral CT 7500: delivers ultra-high-resolution 3D images in seconds, enabling more precise tissue characterization and faster diagnostic workflows.
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- Philips Azurion Clarity iq angiograph:significantly reduces ionizing radiation dose while maintaining exceptional image clarity and procedural precision.
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- PET GE Omni Legend: provides superior image quality with reduced acquisition times, supporting more accurate and efficient metabolic imaging.
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- Strong Gamma Camera: offers high flexibility for complex nuclear medicine investigations, ensuring reliable functional imaging across a wide range of clinical applications.
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Advanced, state-of-the-art systems that enhance surgical precision, improve outcomes, and reduce complications and recovery times:
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- Da Vinci Single Port robot: enables complex surgical procedures through a single access point, supported by high-definition 3D visualization for exceptional precision.
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- 2 Robot Da Vinci XI: an advanced platform for minimally invasive surgery, offering enhanced dexterity, stability, and precision in complex operative procedures.
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- Vivascope 2500 ex vivo microscope: allows real-time analysis of surgical specimens directly in the operating room, improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting faster, more informed therapeutic decisions.
Precision Radiotherapy
Advanced technologies enable highly targeted, effective, and safe radiotherapy treatments:
- Radixact X9 Tomotherapy systems (x2): intensity-modulated radiotherapy with real-time treatment correction. The Institute is among the few centers in Italy equipped with two Radixact X9 systems, integrated with ClearRT imaging and RayStation treatment planning for highly precise and adaptive therapies.
- Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator: delivers sub-millimeter accuracy with synchronized imaging, enabling highly precise dose delivery and advanced motion management in complex radiotherapy treatments.
- SOMATOM go.Open Pro CT simulator: provides highly accurate anatomical modeling for treatment planning, supporting fully personalized radiotherapy strategies tailored to each patient.
High-Capacity, High-Definition Pathology
At the Candiolo Cancer Institute, advanced pathology technologies enable highly detailed, precise, and rapid molecular and histological analysis, supporting increasingly personalized treatment decisions.
- Illumina CE-IVD sequencing platforms and targeted gene panels: support comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) across multiple solid tumor types. These tools allow in-depth analysis of tumor DNA, improving the precision of diagnostic classification and helping guide more effective, individualized therapeutic strategies.
- Pannoramic 3D Histech digital histology scanner: enables the digitization of histopathological slides, transforming traditional specimens into high-resolution digital images. This enhances diagnostic accuracy, facilitates remote consultation, and supports education and training activities for clinicians and researchers.
- VivaScope 2500 ex vivo microscope: allows real-time tissue analysis without the need for conventional histological preparation. This capability supports rapid intraoperative diagnosis and improves decision-making accuracy during surgical procedures, contributing to more effective and timely interventions.
Automated Preparation of Antiblastic Chemotherapy Agents
Loccioni Apoteca Chemo Robot: an automated system for the preparation of antiblastic chemotherapy agents, designed to manage high-volume and complex formulations through robotic handling. It ensures the highest standards of safety, dosing accuracy, and quality control, reducing exposure risks for healthcare personnel and improving the consistency and reliability of final preparations.