Endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer
Guidance issued
IPG Number: IPG296
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer.
Description
Treatment for early breast cancer usually involves surgery to remove all or part of the breast. In this keyhole procedure, part or all of the breast tissue is removed using special instruments inserted through small skin incisions. The skin envelope of the breast and nipple are left intact, ready for an implant that can be inserted during the same operation.
OPCS code:
Details
Topic area:
Cancer
Diagnostic procedures
Surgical procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Surgical procedures
Specialist advice has been sought from:
- British Association of Surgical Oncology
- British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Date notified to NICE:
25 January 2008
Provisional consultation date:
Winter 2008/9
Guidance issue date:
22 April 2009
Contact details:
Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
