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Virtual 3D Specimen Mapping in Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery.

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Virtual 3D specimen mapping of surgical oncology specimens creates a visual record for cancer care teams. This technology aids communication and planning, especially for positive or close margin cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Virtual 3D specimen mapping offers a visual record of oncologic surgical specimens and margin sampling sites.
  • This technology has potential applications across various cancer care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively review head and neck surgical oncology cases with post-operative specimen mapping.
  • To evaluate the utility of 3D specimen maps among the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of a 3D specimen model biorepository.
  • Surgical specimens were 3D scanned and graphically annotated (mapped) during pathologic processing.
  • 3D specimen maps were distributed to the multidisciplinary oncologic care team, and margin status/map usage were recorded.

Main Results:

  • 28 cases were included in the review.
  • 3D specimen maps were utilized in 8 cases (29%), including positive, close, and indeterminate margin cases.
  • Maps facilitated visualization of positive margins for pathologist-surgeon communication, tumor board discussions, and radiation treatment planning.

Conclusions:

  • Post-operative virtual 3D specimen mapping creates a permanent visual record of specimens and margins.
  • This method can be a beneficial tool for enhancing communication within multidisciplinary cancer care teams.