Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Removal and examination of the sentinel lymph node to determine cancer spread without full dissection

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Surgical Oncology surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

Most patients recover within 1-2 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy has a documented success rate of 96% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.