Question
- What is the clinical effectiveness of preoperative seed placement for patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer?
- What is the cost-effectiveness of preoperative seed placement for patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding methods of preoperative tumor localization for patient undergoing surgery for breast cancer?
Key Message
Three systematic review and meta-analyses, two randomizd controlled trials, eleven non-randomized studies, and one economic evaluation were identified regarding preoperative seed placement for breast cancer surgery. No relevant evidence-based guidelines were identified.