ArticleHead & neck2023
The computer-aided design margin: Ex vivo 3D specimen mapping to improve communication between surgeons and pathologists.
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- The impact of histology and molecular biology in refining the prognostic value of surgical margins in head and neck oncology - A narrative review.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2025Article
- Visual pathology reports for improved collaboration at multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board.Head & neck · 2025Article
- 3D Scanning of Surgical Specimens to Improve Communication Between Surgeon and Pathologist: A Head and Neck Pilot Study.Cancers · 2024Article
- Visual pathology reports for communication of final margin status in laryngeal cancer surgery.Journal of pathology informatics · 2024Article
- Digital mapping of resected cancer specimens: The visual pathology report.Journal of pathology informatics · 2024Article
- Virtual Tumor Mapping: A New Standard for Surgeon-Pathologist Collaboration in Treating Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Cancers · 2024Article
- How far are we off? Analyzing the accuracy of surgical margin relocation in the head and neck.Head & neck · 2024Article
- Improving Interdisciplinary Communication and Pathology Reporting for Head and Neck Cancer Resections: 3D Visualizations and Margin Reconciliation.Head and neck pathology · 2024Article
- 3D Specimen Scanning and Mapping in Musculoskeletal Oncology: A Feasibility Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- ASO Author Reflections: 3D Specimen Scanning in Musculoskeletal Oncology.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Virtual 3D Specimen Mapping in Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery.The Laryngoscope · 2024Article
- Enhanced Communication of Tumor Margins Using 3D Scanning and Mapping.Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE · 2023Article
- Virtual Resection Specimen Interaction Using Augmented Reality Holograms to Guide Margin Communication and Flap Sizing.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Article
- Augmented-Reality Surgery to Guide Head and Neck Cancer Re-resection: A Feasibility and Accuracy Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Surgical Margin Definition and Assessment in Head and Neck Oncology: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Canadian Head and Neck Surgeons.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-facialeArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNumerous challenges exist in determining surgical margin status. Communication between surgeons and pathologists is crucial for specimen orientation and accurate margin assessment.
methodsA prospective study to determine feasibility of incorporating three-dimensional (3D) scanning into surgical pathology workflow was performed. A structured-light 3D scanner captured the photorealistic surface topography of fresh surgical specimens. Computer-aided design (CAD) software was used to document sites of margin sampling and sectioning. Surveys were distributed among faculty and staff stakeholders to assess feasibility.
resultsA series of 40 cases were 3D-scanned. Median image acquisition time was 8 min. The majority of respondents agreed that the experimental 3D system helped achieve clearer communication. 3D specimen maps assisted in the communication of a focally positive or close margin in 4 of 17 cases.
conclusionsRoutine 3D scanning and specimen mapping is feasible and represents an innovative approach to intraoperative and final pathology documentation, margin analysis, and surgeon-pathologist communication.
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