High cost of re-operation after breast-conserving surgery

(Wiley) A small number of women require re-operation after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for breast cancer, if the surgical margins are not free from cancer. A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis reveals the expense of re-operation. If re-operation rates can be minimized, there may be considerable efficiency savings.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news