ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cianna Medical, Inc., today announced new data demonstrating that the proprietary SCOUT® radar localization system significantly reduces operating room (OR) start times and improves workflow for surgical procedures targeting non-palpable breast lesions. The data were presented in two posters at the American Society of Breast Surgeons 18th Annual Meeting, taking place in Las Vegas April 26-30.

SCOUT® is the world's only zero-radiation, wire-free, radar localization system. The novel technology, which is encapsulated in a device smaller than a grain of rice, has received rapid adoption at leading medical facilities across the U.S. and numerous technology awards. SCOUT offers several benefits over previous localization methods, including unmatched precision to 1mm, operating room compatibility, simplified scheduling, optimal surgical planning and guidance, improved efficiencies and higher patient and physician satisfaction.

Mary K. Hayes, M.D., Chief of Women's Imaging at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, presented a poster titled, "SAVI SCOUT® Localization Improves Breast Surgery Operating Room Start Times Compared with Wire Localization," which reported results from a prospective study of OR start time delays in procedures using SCOUT or wire technology for pre-operative breast lesion localization. Two surgeons were given the option of same day wire placement or SCOUT placement 0-30 days prior to surgery, and delayed OR start times were recorded for procedures conducted between January 1, 2015 and October 1, 2016. Start time information from 159 patients who underwent localizations for non-palpable breast lesions (30 wire localizations and 129 SCOUT localizations) was included in the analysis. Average OR start delay was 40 minutes for wire and 11 minutes for SCOUT localizations. The 29-minute difference was statistically significant (95%CI P < .001) and reflects a 72.5 percent decrease in delay time. No same day cancellations were attributed to SCOUT localization.
While operating room costs vary by geography, it is estimated that OR set up fees are about $3,000 and procedure fees average about $68/minute.1,2 A 29-minute reduction in OR waiting time would results in cost savings of $1,972, and eliminating same day cancellations would also provide significant cost benefits.

"Being able to begin surgical procedures closer to scheduled start times has the potential to improve efficiencies and support cost savings by reducing unproductive waiting time," said Dr. Hayes. "Additionally, the ability to perform SCOUT localization up to 30 days prior to surgery provides greater flexibility for radiologists, surgeons, hospital staff and patients. Reducing delays in OR start times may also decrease the stress and anxiety that patients and their families experience in conjunction with surgery."

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