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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Research

Background:

  • Internal mammary lymph node (IMN) metastasis is a critical prognostic factor in breast cancer.
  • While IMN metastasis impacts survival, its treatment via dissection or radiotherapy remains debated due to survival benefit uncertainty and cardiac risks.
  • Current guidelines recommend radiotherapy for positive IMN chains, but its efficacy and safety are questioned.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate thoracoscopic internal mammary node dissection as a minimally invasive method for assessing and managing IMN metastasis.
  • To provide an alternative to radiotherapy for positive IMN chains, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce treatment-related morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Thoracoscopic internal mammary node dissection involves minimally invasive excision of the entire IMN chain for histological assessment.
  • This technique ensures complete evaluation, eliminating the need for subsequent irradiation of the regional nodes.
  • Patient selection criteria include operable invasive breast cancer, medial/central tumors, axillary node involvement, confirmed IMN drainage, and absence of surgical contraindications.

Main Results:

  • Thoracoscopic internal mammary node dissection is a feasible procedure for the simultaneous assessment and management of IMN metastasis.
  • The technique allows for complete histological examination of the internal mammary lymph node chain.
  • It offers a potential alternative to radiotherapy, avoiding associated risks.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracoscopic internal mammary node dissection is a viable approach for managing internal mammary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer.
  • Further research with larger cohorts and long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm the safety and clinical significance of this minimally invasive technique.