Omission of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer: a survey of Brazilian breast surgeons

Key Points

• The study aims to examine the current practices of Brazilian breast surgeons regarding the omission of sentinel lymph node biopsies in early-stage breast cancer.
• Survey of Brazilian breast surgeons about their surgical practices.
• Focus on the adoption of techniques that omit sentinel lymph node biopsies.
• Comparison of reported outcomes related to morbidity and survival.
• Findings show that while studies report similar survival outcomes, sentinel lymph node biopsies are not routinely omitted in practice.
• Surgeons express concerns about potential morbidity associated with omitting the procedure.
• A significant portion of surgeons remains hesitant to adopt this de-escalated surgical approach.

Abstract