The Pathology Laboratory at Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital provides immediate intraoperative histopathological diagnosis through the Frozen Section technique, which is performed on tissue samples while the patient is still in the operating room.
📌 What is the Frozen Section technique?
Frozen Section is an advanced laboratory procedure in which a tissue specimen is rapidly frozen, then cut into extremely thin sections and examined under a microscope during surgery. This process allows pathologists to deliver preliminary results within approximately 20 minutes of receiving the specimen, enabling the surgical team to obtain fast, accurate information and make critical decisions during the same operation.
📌 Why is it important?
• It helps surgeons determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant during surgery, rather than waiting several days for conventional pathology results.
• It assists in confirming complete tumor removal during the same procedure, reducing the need for repeat surgeries.
• It saves time, lowers patient risk, and improves the overall quality of medical care.
📌 The technology used:
The technique relies on rapid tissue freezing inside a specialized machine known as a cryostat, followed by sectioning, labeling, and staining of the tissue slides for immediate microscopic examination. This allows pathologists to provide an on-the-spot report to the surgeon.
📌 Our hospital’s advantage:
The availability of this technology within our laboratory reflects Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital’s commitment to the highest standards of healthcare. It plays a vital role in improving surgical outcomes, particularly in sensitive tumor cases that require swift and well-informed clinical decisions.
