3D Scanning of Surgical Specimens to Improve Communication Between Surgeon and Pathologist: A Head and Neck Pilot Study.
Simple Summary: This study investigated the use of 3D scanning of surgical specimens using structured light scanners (OptorLab and CronosDual) to enhance surgeon-pathologist communication.The testing on cadaver and maxillary cancer specimens aimed to optimize 3D model acquisition, with OptorLab show...
| Publicado en: | Cancers Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 14 - 28 |
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Jan2025
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=182451803&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 182451803 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 20726694 B74B jtl: Cancers issn: 20726694 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: Jan2025 vid: 17 iid: 1 pid: 97109 pub: MDPI artinfo: ui: 182451803 182451803 182451803 10.3390/cancers17010014 182451803 ppf: 14 ppct: 14 formats: tig: atl: 3D Scanning of Surgical Specimens to Improve Communication Between Surgeon and Pathologist: A Head and Neck Pilot Study. aug: au: Rampinelli, Vittorio Mattavelli, Davide Borsetto, Daniele Kennedy, Robert Ferrari, Marco Savardi, Mattia Deganello, Alberto Nicolai, Piero Doglietto, Francesco Piazza, Cesare Signoroni, Alberto affil: Unit of Otolaryngology, DSMC, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy sug: subj: Head and Neck Neoplasms Surgery Head and Neck Neoplasms Pathology Specimen Handling Imaging, Three-Dimensional Models, Anatomic Surgeons Pathologists Communication Interprofessional Relations Human Italy Pilot Studies Imaging, Three-Dimensional Equipment and Supplies Models, Structural Cadaver Quality Improvement ab: Simple Summary: This study investigated the use of 3D scanning of surgical specimens using structured light scanners (OptorLab and CronosDual) to enhance surgeon-pathologist communication.The testing on cadaver and maxillary cancer specimens aimed to optimize 3D model acquisition, with OptorLab showing superior speed and quality. Challenges included complex specimen geometry, varying surface reflectivity, and soft tissue instability. Despite these factors, the resulting 3D meshes effectively visualized surgical margins and key points. The study concluded that 3D scanning offers valuable, storable digital models with potential applications in clinical practice, education, and research, improving inter-team communication and pathological staging accuracy, though technical optimization is crucial. Background/Objectives Successful surgical outcomes in head and neck cancer depend on the accurate identification of resection margins. Effective communication between surgeons and pathologists is critical, but is often jeopardised by challenges in sampling and orienting anatomically complex specimens. This pilot study aims to evaluate the use of 3D scanning of surgical specimens as a tool to improve communication and optimise the pathology sampling process. Methods Two structured light 3D scanners, Cronos Dual and Optor Lab, were used to acquire 3D models of anatomical specimens in both preclinical (cadaver specimens) and clinical contexts (fresh surgical specimens). Surgical margins and critical points were annotated on the digital models. Acquisition quality, operating times and subjective feedback from surgeons and pathologists were evaluated. Results The Optor Lab scanner demonstrated superior image quality, shorter processing times and a more user-friendly interface than the Cronos Dual. Key challenges identified included specimen geometry, surface reflectivity and tissue stability. Feedback from both surgeons and pathologists was positive, highlighting the potential of 3D models to improve the surgical-pathology workflow. Conclusions 3D scanning of surgical specimens provides accurate, detailed digital models that can significantly enhance communication between surgeons and pathologists. This technology shows promise in improving pathological staging and clinical decision making, with further studies required to validate its integration into routine practice. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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