Utilisation of intra-operative surgeon-performed ultrasound in a breast unit: initial experience

Abstract

Introduction: Utilisation of intra-operative ultrasound to guide breast surgery, particularly for impalpable lesions can obviate the need for pre-operative wire or similar localisation procedures. This reduces patient inconvenience, discomfort and the cost of the additional procedure, freeing up valuable radiology resources. It can potentially render excision more accurate, not only reducing the need for re-excision but also reducing the volume of breast tissue excised by accurate placement of the lesion in the centre of the excised segment.