Ultrasound ruler may cut repeat breast surgeries
NCT ID NCT07519668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a special ultrasound ruler during breast-conserving surgery helps surgeons remove all cancer the first time. Researchers reviewed records from 273 patients who had this ultrasound-guided surgery. The goal was to see if it lowered the rate of incomplete tumor removal that would require a second surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, low-cost technique to reduce the need for repeat breast cancer surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective review, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The technique may not work for all tumor types.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department for Women's Health
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany
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