How is Intraoperative Assessment Used in Different Types of Cancer?
The application of intraoperative assessment varies based on the type of cancer:
- Breast Cancer: Techniques like sentinel lymph node biopsy and frozen section analysis are commonly used to assess lymph node involvement and margin status. - Brain Tumors: Intraoperative MRI and fluorescence-guided surgery are often employed to ensure maximal tumor resection while preserving healthy brain tissue. - Gastrointestinal Cancers: Intraoperative ultrasound and frozen sections help in assessing the extent of the tumor and achieving clear margins.
