Journal of Surgical Radiology
2025, Volume 4, Issue 3 : 7-12
Research Article
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping with SPECT-CT in Breast Cancer: Localization Accuracy and Surgical Outcomes
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Department of Surgery, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
2
Department of Radiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
Received
July 6, 2025
Revised
July 26, 2025
Accepted
Aug. 18, 2025
Published
Aug. 29, 2025
Abstract

Introduction: This study evaluates the role of sentinel lymph node mapping with spect-ct in breast cancer in contemporary surgical practice, assessing its impact on clinical outcomes, procedural accuracy, and patient safety in a prospective randomized analysis. Materials and Methods: A prospective randomized study was conducted on 440 patients from January 2018 to June 2024 at a tertiary care center. Patients were divided into SPECT-CT guided (n=220) and Planar scintigraphy (n=220) groups. Primary outcomes included procedural success rate, complication rates, and clinical efficacy measures. Results: The SPECT-CT guided group demonstrated significantly improved primary outcomes compared to Planar scintigraphy (p<0.05). Complication rates were lower in the study group, and procedural efficiency was maintained or improved. Multivariate analysis confirmed the imaging modality as an independent predictor of favorable outcomes. Conclusion: The findings support the integration of advanced imaging guidance in surgical practice, demonstrating measurable improvements in accuracy, safety, and clinical outcomes that justify the investment in imaging technology.

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