Comparison of the time taken for localised breast surgery pre‐ and post‐introduction of intra‐operative digital specimen mammography

Abstract

We were expecting to confirm a reduction in theatre time with the introduction of IDSM. Surprisingly, no difference in operating times was demonstrated. Factors that influenced the impact of IDSM included the proximity of the imaging department to the operating theatre.

The effect of intra-operative margin assessment during breast conserving surgery for breast cancer in a Dutch cohort

“…9 , 10 However, previous studies on these outcomes investigating the effects of IDSM have shown inconsistent results. [11][12][13] In this large-cohort retrospective study, we investigated the effect of IDSM implementation on operation time of breast conserving surgery for patients with clinical invasive cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Additionally, the percentage of cavity shaving on positive margin and re-excision rates is explored .…”