System and method for guided injection during endoscopic surgery

A workstation, comprising:

• a processor;
• memory coupled to the processor;
• a real-time imaging device configured to intra-operatively collect image data of a target region including a heart to provide a real-time image;
• a target determination module stored in the memory and configured to generate:
• a morphological map registered to the real-time image on a display to project morphological feature information including wall thickness of the heart, or scar tissue on the heart, or both, on corresponding features in the real-time image of the target region, the morphological map comprises a danger zone denoting a high risk areas where critical anatomy is located;
• and
• at least one medical instrument manually or automatically controlled to perform a procedure on the target region such that the at least one medical instrument is guided to a region suitable for performing an operative task based upon the morphological map.

A method, comprising:

• determining characteristics of interest for a target region of a patient;
• real-time imaging the target region including a heart to provide a real-time image;
• generating a morphological map registered to the real-time image on a display to project morphological feature information including wall thickness of the heart, or scar tissue on the heart, or both, on corresponding features in the real-time image of the target region, the morphological map comprising a danger zone denoting a high risk area where critical anatomy is located;
• and
• performing a procedure on the target region such that at least one medical instrument is guided to a region suitable for performing an operative task based upon the morphological map.