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Dennis R Holmes¹, Robert Zimmerman²

¹The Margie Petersen Breast Center, John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence St John's Health Center, Santa Monica, California.

Journal of Surgical Oncology

|July 18, 2017

Summary

Intraoperative partial breast radiotherapy offers an alternative to whole breast irradiation for breast cancer patients. This review guides the multidisciplinary implementation of this advanced radiotherapy technique.

Keywords:

breast conserving surgery breast irradiation intraoperative radiotherapy

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiotherapy
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Adjuvant radiotherapy is standard after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer.
Fractionated whole breast irradiation is the conventional method.
Intraoperative radiotherapy presents an alternative or adjunct approach.

Purpose of the Study:

To review evidence for best clinical practices in intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT).
To guide the introduction and implementation of IORT for breast cancer treatment.
To highlight the multidisciplinary requirements for successful IORT integration.

Main Methods:

Review of published evidence on intraoperative partial breast radiotherapy.
Analysis of patient selection, surgical, and radiation protocols.
Examination of chemotherapy and follow-up strategies.

Main Results:

Intraoperative radiotherapy is a viable option for select breast cancer patients.
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Evidence supports IORT as an effective adjuvant treatment modality.

Conclusions:

Intraoperative radiotherapy requires careful planning and execution.
Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for patient care.
This review provides a framework for establishing IORT services.