Endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000020
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer does not appear adequate for this procedure to be used without special arrangements for consent and for audit or research.
1.2 Clinicians wishing to undertake endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval should take the following actions. - Inform the clinical governance leads in their Trusts. - Ensure that patients understand the uncertainty about the procedure's safety and efficacy and provide them with clear written information. In addition, use of the Institute's "Information for the public" is recommended (available from www.nice.org.uk/IGP147publicinfo). - Audit and review clinical outcomes of all patients having endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer.
1.3 This procedure should only be undertaken by surgeons skilled in endoscopic techniques.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=284337
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Breast Neoplasms
- Endoscopy
- Lymph Node Excision
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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