Lab Medicine Rounds

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., associate professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses the value and challenges of frozen sections.

Show Notes

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:11 What are frozen sections, and why are they an important part of patient care?

04:50 What are some of the challenges of actually performing a frozen section diagnosis?

07:03 How has frozen section changed in recent years, or over the course of practice? Has it been practiced similarly over the years, and are there differences in frozen section practice in different hospitals?

14:37 Given this uptick in the complexity of cases, how do you mentor people who are trying to find their way, i.e., the students and trainees?

19:14 As a practicing Pathologist, where do you solicit your feedback from, and maybe an example of how you use that feedback to get better? 

24:32 Looking at the future in pathology and surgical pathology, there’s so much interest in artificial intelligence and informatics; is that thought to play a role in the future of the frozen section practice?

27:51 Outro 

What is Lab Medicine Rounds?

A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.