In this work, we present the development of a compact, wireless imaging probe using a cost effective camera based optical elastography technique, stereoscopic optical palpation, towards intraoperative tumour assessment for breast cancer surgery. We demonstrate the working principle of this probe and test its capability of tumour margin assessment on freshly excised tissues. With further development, this probe holds the potential to be used as a real time cancer imaging tool that can help surgeons more effectively remove cancer during the operation, reducing the need for follow-up surgery. The probe has the potential to be used in rural and remote areas.
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