Current and future use of radiological images in the management of gynecological malignancies - a survey of practice in the UK
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Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Background/Aim: Radiology provides increasingly accurate and complex information. Understanding the clinicians' interpretation of scans could improve surgical planning, decision-making; informed training and development of augmented imaging. This was a survey exploring the interpretation of imaging by clinicians and its use in operative preparation and prediction. Materials and Methods: The survey was open for two-months and circulated online to British Gynaecological Cancer society members. Results: Seventy-three (19%) members completed the survey. Respondents had a confidence level of 51% in their ability to interpret computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images independently. Preoperative imaging was commonly used to plan operations, predict complications and complete resection. Images were reviewed for primary (96.3%)/interval (92.6%) ovarian debulking, but less so for vulvectomy (45%). Scan (79.6%) and multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) (66.6%) reports were used more often than scan images (50%) for operative planning. Amount and pattern of disease on scan were the most important factors predicting operating time. Conclusion: Imaging influences the surgeon's planning, however respondents lack confidence. Training of clinicians in radiological interpretation needs to improve. Augmented image interfaces could facilitate this.
Date Issued
2018-10-01
Date Acceptance
2018-09-24
Citation
Anticancer Research, 2018, 38 (10), pp.5867-5876
ISSN
0250-7005
Publisher
International Institute of Anticancer Research
Start Page
5867
End Page
5876
Journal / Book Title
Anticancer Research
Volume
38
Issue
10
Copyright Statement
© 2018, International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved
Sponsor
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Identifier
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Grant Number
RDB04 79560
RD207
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Oncology
Gynecology
radiology
images
management
training
ONCOLOGY
MULTICENTER
LAPAROSCOPY
PITFALLS
SURGERY
SKILLS
PACS
CT
Publication Status
Published