At AdventHealth, we’re committed to using the latest, leading-edge technological advancements in breast surgery care to provide you with the best possible results. We’re proud to say that we now use EnVisio® Surgical Navigation System to precisely navigate to breast tumors during surgery to maximize your safety and comfort.
With help from our expert general surgeon, Rachel Raphael, MD, read on to learn what EnVisio® is and how it can help support your breast surgery results and overall health.
What is EnVisio®?
Elucent’s EnVisio® Surgical Navigation System and SmartClip® technology is a groundbreaking tumor marking system that reduces pain and increases accuracy during breast cancer surgery.
Dr. Raphael explains, “This new system offers a meaningful improvement for women who undergo lumpectomies. Before, we used hook-wire localization procedures to treat patients, but they were less exact and known to be painful. But by replacing it with the EnVisio® system, clinical and cosmetic outcomes have greatly improved, along with increased comfort for our patients.”
This revolutionary procedure is used for tumors you can't initially feel, and it will be used in 80 to 90% of all breast cancers. It’s truly “medicine of the future,” and it’s here at AdventHealth DeLand.
How Does EnVisio® Work?
EnVisio allows physicians to implant the wireless SmartClip Soft Tissue Markers at the time of breast biopsy or at any time before surgery. Navigation is quickly becoming an integral part of the surgical routine of clinicians.
Dr. Raphael tells us, “Currently, surgical navigation is the standard of care in Neurosurgery, ENT and Orthopedics. With the EnVisio® system, surgical navigation will now be possible for breast cancer patients, as well. This revolutionary system enables us to safely reach the affected area without disrupting healthy tissue by using 3D indications to mark the precise location of cancerous tissue we need to remove.” This system integrates with surgical cutting tools, guiding our surgeons with greater precision during the procedure by providing real-time 3D navigation imaging.
How EnVisio® Benefits Patients
EnVisio provides greater accuracy and enhanced comfort. Less tissue needs to be extracted, and you undergo one less procedure. “Other patient benefits include better cosmetic results, shorter surgery time and greater scheduling flexibility across clinical teams,” says Dr. Raphael.
Your Best Care Is Here
At AdventHealth, we’re committed to delivering world-class care to every patient. To learn more about how this leading-edge technology can benefit you or schedule an appointment with Dr. Raphael, visit us here. You deserve to feel whole.
