More Effective, Less Painful: Study supports use of Ultrasound-guided surgery in early form of breast cancer
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-11-19 04:00 GMT | Update On 2022-11-19 09:01 GMT
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Ultrasound-guided surgery for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gives better results than the standard technique of using a wire inserted into the breast, according to recent research presented at the 13th European Breast Cancer Conference.
The technique, known as intraoperative ultrasound, or IOUS, enables surgeons to remove a smaller quantity of breast tissue, while still removing all the of ductal carcinoma in situ tissue. Using intraoperative ultrasound improves the chance of having no cancer cells at the outer edge of the tissue that was removed, thereby reducing the risk of patients needing a second operation.
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