The SCOUT system has been clinically demonstrated to drive value and improve patient outcomes. SCOUT is proven to improve radiology workflow and significantly reduce OR delays. Using SCOUT, surgeons can precisely target the affected tissue to pinpoint its location within 1mm, which can mean more successful surgeries, optimised breast conservation strategies, and enhanced outcomes for women.
The SCOUT system has been clinically demonstrated to drive value and improve patient outcomes. SCOUT is proven to improve radiology workflow and significantly reduce OR delays. Using SCOUT, surgeons can precisely target the affected tissue to pinpoint its location within 1mm, which can mean more successful surgeries, optimised breast conservation strategies, and enhanced outcomes for women.
The SCOUT system’s true distance measurement overcomes challenges with mammography images when estimating tumour depth and location during supine surgical procedures. It allows surgeons to identify the location and depth of the reflector quickly.
The SCOUT System provides maximum flexibility with visualisation regardless of the imaging modality. Shape provides unique radiographic and ultrasound images, and The Reflector is a clinically insignificant MRI artefact.
SCOUT Radar technology promotes a streamlined Targeted Axillary Dissection, allowing surgeons to identify previously biopsied nodes, even after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, easily.
A study published by Dr. Mary K. Hayes showcases the clarity of the SCOUT Reflector under MRI versus those of two other wire-free technologies on the market.
Use of SCOUT Reflectors to Identify the Previously Biopsied Node Significantly Improves the Probability of Surgical Removal and Subsequently Reduces the False Negative Cancer Rate.
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