The German-developed Convivo allows surgeons at KHSC to detect cancer cells in real time.
Surgeons at Kingston Health Sciences Centre now have the ability to detect and remove brain tumours in the palm of their hand.
They are using a handheld device called Convivo which can allow surgeons to see brain tumour cells in real time during surgery.
Convivo was developed by a German manufacturer that uses fluorescence and advanced optical imaging to generate detailed images of glowing cancer tissue.
The tool was first used during an operation on a cancer patient who was diagnosed with recurring glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Dr. James Purzner, who along with Dr. Theresa Purzner performed the surgery, says the technology allows them to see cancer tissue in real time instead of waiting on results from the lab.
They were able to completely remove the tumour while preserving the patient's language function.
In a news release, this was the first time the device was used in Canada and expects the technology will be used to support the future of more personalized cancer care.
Story by Ken Hashizume
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