MOZART® 3D Specimen Tomosynthesis System
The system helps breast cancer surgeons identify tumors more easily during lumpectomy procedures and has been shown to dramatically decrease the need for second surgeries to remove lingering cancer cells following a lumpectomy.
The MOZART System enables surgeons to visualize the tumor right in the operating room by providing clear images of targeted lesions, even through obstructions, like dense tissue or skin. Specifically, the MOZART System creates true 3D images of breast specimens in 1 mm slices in a single operation; this enables surgeons to identify the exact location, character and extent of lesions three-dimensionally. The ability to more accurately confirm the extent of the target excision helps surgeons perform more precise procedures and minimize the removal of healthy tissue. The MOZART System has also enhanced other technologies currently employed at Mercy, such as the MarginProbe system, which detects the presence of cancer margins real-time during surgery.
Nationally, surgeons who have implemented the MOZART System during lumpectomy procedures have reported that it has helped them reduce the incidence of second surgeries by 75%.
Mercy is the first to use the MOZART in the operating room in Iowa; it’s another tool Mercy uses to ensure successful cancer surgeries and provide peace of mind to patients. Read “New 3-D imaging tool helps Mercy make strides in breast cancer treatment,” from The Gazette, Oct., 30, 2022.
