Use of LigaSure vessel sealing system versus conventional axillary dissection in breast cancer patients: a retrospective comparative study

Use of LigaSure vessel sealing system versus conventional axillary dissection in breast cancer patients: a retrospective comparative study

Abstract Background In locally advanced breast cancer, axillary lymph node dissection remains a pivotal component of surgical therapy. Apart from this, it has been mostly replaced by sentinel node biopsy. Complications after axillary dissection include wound infection, neuropathy, lymphedema and—mos...

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Main Authors: V. Wienerroither, R. Hammer, P. Kornprat, H. Schrem, D. Wagner, H. J. Mischinger, A. El-Shabrawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Axillary lymph node dissection
Breast cancer
Thermal sealing system
Hemostasis
LigaSure™
Electrocautery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01888-2

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