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Generation of Comprehensive Thoracic Oncology Database - Tool for Translational Research
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Multispectral Real-time Fluorescence Imaging for Intraoperative Detection of the Sentinel Lymph Node in Gynecologic Oncology
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Brain Tumor Resection in a Mouse Using a Minimally Invasive Resection System
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2025
Source: Alomari, S., et al. Implementation of Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Resection in Rodents for High Viability Tissue Collection. J. Vis. Exp. (2022)This video demonstrates the use of a minimally invasive resection system (MIRS) to excise tumor tissue from an anesthetized mouse implanted with a tumor. The procedure involves securing the mouse onto a stereotactic frame, reopening the previous surgical site to access the brain, and inserting a specialized cannula that utilizes suction and a...
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Augmented Reality-Based Visualization of a Resected Tumor Specimen
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2026
Source:Carly Fassler1, Liyu Huang1, Kavita Prasad1, Jiayi Xu2, Guansen Tong2, Jie Ying Wu2, Michael C. Topf1,31Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.2Computer Science Department, Vanderbilt University.3Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University.This video demonstrates using augmented reality (AR) for tumor resection, where a 3D-scanned tumor specimen is visualized as a hologram on a head-mounted display. Surgeons can...
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Open Surgical Resection of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
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2025
Source: Rennert, R. C., et al. Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations. J. Vis. Exp. (2017).This video demonstrates the open surgical resection of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in a human brain. The procedure involves creating a bone flap, accessing the subarachnoid space, identifying and occluding feeding arteries and draining veins, and carefully removing the AVM. Intraoperative angiography confirms complete resection,...
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A resection margin is the boundary of tissue surrounding the removed tumor. Examining this boundary helps determine whether cancer cells extend to the edge of the specimen, which indicates whether malignancy may remain at the surgical site. Margin findings therefore provide important evidence for assessing local disease control and deciding whether additional treatment should be considered.
Tumor location determines its relationship to nearby structures and affects how much surrounding tissue can be removed safely. Surgeons must aim for removal of all visible malignancy while preserving healthy tissue and function whenever possible. This balance is central to operative planning because disease control and preservation of the affected body's capabilities are both important outcomes.
Pathological examination evaluates the removed specimen and its margins rather than relying only on the surgeon's visual assessment. It can show whether cancer cells remain at the surgical boundary and contributes to understanding the disease's extent. These findings support more accurate staging and help guide decisions about treatment after surgery.
Planning considers the tumor's location, size, extent, and relationship to nearby structures. These features help determine the operative approach and the amount of surrounding tissue that may need removal. The plan must also account for preserving as much healthy tissue and function as possible, while still addressing all visible malignancy within the affected site.
This approach is used across many solid tumors when disease is localized to an affected site and removal is being considered. It can provide local disease control, relieve symptoms, support accurate staging, and contribute to curative treatment when complete removal is achievable. The specific benefit depends on the tumor's extent and whether all visible malignancy can be removed.
Beyond treating the local tumor, the procedure produces a specimen that supplies information about disease extent and the status of the surgical boundary. That information connects surgery with pathological assessment and subsequent treatment planning. In this way, resection can serve both a therapeutic purpose and a diagnostic or staging role within comprehensive care for solid tumors.