The numbers speak for themselves. Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography delivers micron-scale tissue resolution—enabling surgeons to visualize structural details at a level previously impossible without invasive biopsy. This precision matters when seconds count during organ procurement.
According to research published in Science Translational Medicine, PS-OCT’s real-time imaging capability allows transplant teams to make confident decisions about organ acceptability at the point of care. Current methods rely heavily on subjective visual assessment and limited diagnostic information, resulting in the discard of viable organs. The new technology changes that equation by providing objective, quantifiable data on collagen organization and tissue integrity—the hallmarks of organ viability.
For transplant centers struggling with organ shortage, PS-OCT represents an opportunity to expand their donor pool by confidently accepting marginal organs that might otherwise be rejected.
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