Abstract:ZusammenfassungDie Markierung und gezielte Entfernung initial suspekter axillärer Lymphknoten bei Mammakarzinompatientinnen, die eine primäre Systemtherapie erhalten und anschließend klinisch und/oder bildgebend keine suspekten Lymphknoten mehr aufweisen, wird aktuell sowohl in Deutschland als auch international als Alternative zur kompletten axillären Lymphknotendissektion diskutiert und praktiziert. Hierzu wird derzeit die Tätowierung der suspekten Lymphknoten mit hochgereinigter Kohlenstoffsuspension im Rah… Show more
“…The TAD is a combination of SLNB and targeted lymph node biopsy (TLNB), that is, the removal of a biopsied and clipped metastatic lymph node. This surgical technique can further reduce the FNR in initially cNþ patients undergoing NACT to an acceptable level of 1.4% [27] -9.1% [28]. Interestingly, the SN and TLN represent the same lymph node in up to 70% of patients [29].…”
Section: Controversies In the Cnr Settingmentioning
Purpose of review
For some time now, the question of de-escalation in axillary staging in breast cancer patients has been raised. The aim is to improve the patients’ quality of life and reduce morbidity by optimizing surgical strategies with a high level of oncological safety. This review offers a current overview of published evidence and clinical practice, aiming to guide the surgical community as they reassess and reshape their practices.
Recent findings
Years after introducing sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in clinically node negative breast cancer patients several guidelines suggest completely omitting SLNB in older patients with low-risk tumors. It is worth noting that for patients with a metastatic sentinel lymph node in the upfront surgery setting, a de-escalation of axillary surgery may in fact lead to an escalation of radiation therapy. Currently, there is limited evidence on the axillary surgical approach for patients with initially positive node status achieving complete axillary response (ycN0), resulting in heterogenous guideline recommendations.
Summary
Innovative trials are contributing to a growing evidence on de-escalation of axillary surgery with the aim of reducing arm morbidity and improving long-term health-related quality of life.
“…The TAD is a combination of SLNB and targeted lymph node biopsy (TLNB), that is, the removal of a biopsied and clipped metastatic lymph node. This surgical technique can further reduce the FNR in initially cNþ patients undergoing NACT to an acceptable level of 1.4% [27] -9.1% [28]. Interestingly, the SN and TLN represent the same lymph node in up to 70% of patients [29].…”
Section: Controversies In the Cnr Settingmentioning
Purpose of review
For some time now, the question of de-escalation in axillary staging in breast cancer patients has been raised. The aim is to improve the patients’ quality of life and reduce morbidity by optimizing surgical strategies with a high level of oncological safety. This review offers a current overview of published evidence and clinical practice, aiming to guide the surgical community as they reassess and reshape their practices.
Recent findings
Years after introducing sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in clinically node negative breast cancer patients several guidelines suggest completely omitting SLNB in older patients with low-risk tumors. It is worth noting that for patients with a metastatic sentinel lymph node in the upfront surgery setting, a de-escalation of axillary surgery may in fact lead to an escalation of radiation therapy. Currently, there is limited evidence on the axillary surgical approach for patients with initially positive node status achieving complete axillary response (ycN0), resulting in heterogenous guideline recommendations.
Summary
Innovative trials are contributing to a growing evidence on de-escalation of axillary surgery with the aim of reducing arm morbidity and improving long-term health-related quality of life.
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