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Optimization of Communication Between Surgery and Pathology

NCT07378345 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 155

Last updated 2026-01-30

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Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the extent to which the oncological safety of frozen sections can be improved through visual communication between head and neck surgery and pathology. To date, communication has taken place exclusively by telephone.

In the study photographs and videos of the tumor are taken and transmitted digitally to the pathology department. This provides the pathologist with a better understanding of the tumor bed and the orientation of the specimen.

Likewise, images of the frozen sections are taken in the pathology department, on which the pathologist marks margins that are not resected in sano or are only narrowly in sano. These images are transmitted to the surgeon and provide a more precise understanding of the areas where additional resection may be required.

To ensure patient safety, frozen section results are also communicated by telephone in the usual manner throughout the duration of the project.

Conditions

  • Head and Neck Carcinoma
  • Frozen Section Management

Interventions

PROCEDURE

visual description of frozen section results during surgery

This intervention provides more precise information on frozen section results.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Heidelberg University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-05
Primary Completion
2025-02-25
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Germany

Study Locations

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