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Cosmetic Outcome of Electrocautery, Scalpel and PEAK PlasmaBlade for Surgical Breast Incisions
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2024-12-16
186
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
51 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will compare the cosmetic scar result from the use of scalpel, electrocautery, and pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade (PPB) for the initial skin incision for total mastectomy procedures without immediate breast reconstruction. It is hypothesized that there will be no significant difference in mastectomy scar cosmesis. The purpose and objectives of this study are: 1. To evaluate and compare the cosmetic scar result from the use of scalpel, standard electrocautery, or PEAK PlasmaBlade for initial incision for total mastectomy procedures without immediate breast reconstruction. 2. To inform future equipment choices for breast surgery including potential elimination of scalpels and their attendant risks.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cosmetic Outcome of Electrocautery, Scalpel and PEAK PlasmaBlade for Surgical Breast Incisions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients having a total mastectomy with or without axilla surgical staging
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients having immediate breast reconstruction
- Patients with a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer
- History of keloid scar formation
- History of connective tissue disorder (scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis with skin involvement)
- Patients with prior incision at the planned mastectomy site
- Patients with known suture hypersensitivity
- Patients with evidence of current infection
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5T 3N4
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Research Team
C
Carol K Dingee, MD, FRCSC
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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