Surgical Scalpels Identify Tumors
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November 04, 2009
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Download video directlyWhen removing a cancerous tumor, surgeons must carefully determine what tissue to remove, and this can be a time-consuming process that requires a pathologist's analysis. Researchers in Germany are developing a method that combines electrosurgery with mass spectrometry to dramatically reduce the time spent identifying tissue. Watch this videocast to find out how it works.
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“Analytical Chemistry: Evaporating Flesh,” Nature, September 24, 2009 (login required)
