Intraoperative imprint cytology for real-time assessment of surgical margins during partial nephrectomy: A comparison with frozen section

IC examinations exhibit equivalent diagnostic value compared with FS analysis. IC is an inexpensive method with an ability to give rapid and highly accurate information. Like any cytological examination, there is interobserver variability. IC could be considered as an alternative to FS especially when the nature of resection margins is suspected but further investigations are necessary.