Cooperative frozen section surgery

Utilization of the office setting for frozen section evaluation of tumor removal in the treatment of skin cancer is of considerable value. The impact of such surgery includes (1) enhanced quality of surgery by reducing the possibility of incomplete removal of tumor, (2) decreased financial cost to the patient when compared to hospital treatment, (3) better utilization of the doctor's time and facilities, (4) decreased disruption in the life of the patient and his family in terms of time off from work, surgery schedule flexibility, and a decrease in patient anxiety.