A faster and more flexible approach to Mohs and slow Mohs
Fast intra-operative assessment with no slide preparation, compatible with diverse specimens.
The clinical need
In the context of Mohs or slow Mohs surgery, frozen section analysis provides an accurate method to examine the surgical specimen. However, slide preparation takes time and requires a complex organization and workflow. The patient will have to wait for the results with an open wound for up to 24 hours before the surgery can be finalized.
Furthermore, some tumor excisions can present atypical topology or size preventing them to qualify for Mohs or slow Mohs procedures.
Needs to be met
In order to make Mohs and slow Mohs more comfortable and accessible for the patient, as well as optimize the clinical workflow, the following requirements must be met:
Fast intraoperative assessment
Imaging method compatible with diverse specimens
Simplified organizational procedure
Our solution
The Histolog Scanner has been designed to fit seamlessly into the surgical workflow and help surgeons to ensure complete tumor removal at primary surgery.
The open-top architecture allows clinicians to scan the margin of specimens of diverse shapes and sizes. Preparation of the specimen takes only a few seconds, and the image is available in less than a minute.
Understand how the Histolog Scanner fits into your surgical workflow.
„The Histology Scanner enables fast and accurate per-operative imaging of surgical margins in skin cancer patients. Its open-top design accommodates specimens of various shapes and sizes.”
Dr. F. Kuonen, Dermatologist
CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
Our latest published study in dermatology
Evaluation of the Histolog Scanner as an alternative for H&E in Mohs surgery
L. Grizzetti, F. Kuonen, CHUV, Switzerland
Skin Health and Disease, 2022
Drastic time saving
Basal Cell Carcinoma: Sensitivity >80% and Specificity 100%
The Histolog Scanner has the potential to become a new standard in Mohs surgery
Prospective study on 109 specimens
Previously published studies in dermatology
Evaluation of Histolog Scanner on giant skin surgical specimens
N. Kechrid, F. Kuonen, CHUV, Switzerland
JAAD, 2022
Only technique allowing scanning of giant skin surgical specimens
Allows direct reconstruction to maximize patient benefits
Case report on two giant BCCs
Evaluation of the process to generate and analyze CLSM images and assessment of the accuracy to detect basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tissue
N. Peters, M. Schubert, G. Metzler, J-P. Geppert, M. Moehrle, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Germany
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2018
Time-saving and very effective alternative to the classical paraffin-embedded or frozen section
BCC detection performance: sensitivity >70% & specificity 96%
Prospective study on 544 fresh specimens