frozen sectioning

Frozen sectioning is a rapid laboratory process used during surgery to quickly examine tissue samples. A surgeon removes a small piece of tissue, which is then frozen using special equipment. This freezing allows the tissue to be sliced very thinly, like a frozen cake, so that pathologists can examine it under a microscope right away. This helps doctors determine if the tissue is cancerous or has other issues, enabling immediate surgical decisions. The process is fast, typically completed within 20-30 minutes, providing critical information during the operation.