ArticleThe breast journal2023
Evaluation of a Surgical Navigation System for Localization and Excision of Nonpalpable Lesions in Breast and Axillary Surgery.
Article in The breast journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Abstract
Introduction: Elucent Medical has introduced a novel EnVisio™ Surgical Navigation system which uses SmartClips™ that generate a unique electromagnetic signal triangulated in 3 dimensions for real-time navigation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of the EnVisio Surgical Navigation system in localizing and excising nonpalpable lesions in breast and axillary surgery. Methods: This pilot study prospectively examined patients undergoing breast and nodal localization using the EnVisio Surgical Navigation system. SmartClips were placed by designated radiologists using ultrasound (US) or mammographic (MMG) guidance. The technical evaluation focused on successful deployment and subsequent excision of all localized lesions including SmartClips and biopsy clips. Results: Eleven patients underwent localization using 27 SmartClips which included bracketed multifocal disease ( Conclusion: In a limited sample, the EnVisio Surgical Navigation system was a reliable technology for the localization of breast and axillary lesions planned for surgical excision. Further comparative studies are required to evaluate its efficacy in relation to the other existing localization modalities.
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