Good Samaritan Medical Center acquires the SAVI SCOUT Surgical Guidance System as a treatment option for tumor localization during breast cancer procedures, including lumpectomy and excisional biopsy. The system has the potential to reduce surgical delays, improve patient satisfaction and optimize surgical planning.The SAVI SCOUT system consists of a reflector, which is an electromagnetic wave reflective device, a handpiece and a console. Seven days prior to surgery, the physician will place the reflector in the breast tissue that is targeted for removal. On the day of surgery, using real-time audible and visual indicators, the handpiece and console will help the surgeon precisely locate and remove the micro reflector and targeted lump tissue.
“Unlike traditional methods, the SAVI SCOUT surgical guidance system uses no radiation and no wires,” said Dr. John Rimmer, a breast surgeon on the medical staff at Good Samaritan Medical Center. “This system may offer several advantages to our breast cancer patients including added comfort during the procedure, easier localization of the breast tumor and enhanced surgical success of targeted tumors.”
