"Smart" scalpel can detect cancerous tissue from healthy tissue

What traditional methods do doctors use to determine if they are cutting into healthy or diseased tissue?

• CT scans and PET scans

• Ultrasound and MRI

• Scans and biopsies

• X-rays and blood tests

What is the eye knife?

• A traditional surgical knife

• A new type of laser scalpel

• A modified electric scalpel and mass spectrometer

• A robotic surgical tool

Which two pieces of medical equipment are frequently used in cancer tumor removal operations?

• Ultrasound and biopsy needle

• Electric scalpel and mass spectrometer

• Mass spectrometer and CT scanner

• Electric scalpel and MRI machine

What is the purpose of modifying the mass spectrometer in the eye knife?

• To make the equipment more affordable

• To provide immediate analysis of the smoke generated by the scalpel

• To reduce the size of the equipment

• To increase the speed of the operation

What is the current status of the innovation involving the eye knife?

• It is only used in research settings

• It is widely used in hospitals

• It is still undergoing quality tests

• It has been discontinued