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Chara Rossou1, Georgios Alampritis1, Bijendra Patel1
1Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK.
The MarginProbe® device significantly reduces re-excision rates in breast-conserving surgery by over 54%. This intraoperative tool improves outcomes without negatively impacting cosmetic results or excised tissue volume.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Positive surgical margins are a challenge in breast-conserving surgery.
- Various intraoperative techniques exist to address this issue.
- The MarginProbe® device is an adjunct tool for intraoperative margin assessment.
Conclusions:
- MarginProbe® is an effective intraoperative adjunct for breast-conserving surgery.
- The device significantly reduces the need for patient re-excision.
- No adverse effects on cosmetic outcomes or tissue volume were identified.
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