Single incision for oncologic breast conserving surgery and sentinel node biopsy- another de-escalation strategy in breast surgery?

Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) has become the standard of care for the vast majority of patients with early breast cancer [1]. A regular approach are two independent incisions for the breast tumor and the sentinel lymph node (SLN). Despite preserving oncological safety, breast surgery has become progressively less radical in favor of improved cosmetic outcome and minimal functional deficiency over time [2]. Oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (OPS) has been widely promoted to achieve improvements in aesthetic outcome [3] [4].

Publication History

Article published online:
10 March 2021

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