ESSO-KBCS Webinar – Changing the Surgical Paradigm in Breast Cancer: Clinical Trials That May Change What We Operate On

This ESSO-KBCS webinar will explore clinical trials that are challenging established surgical practices and have the potential to reshape the future of breast cancer surgery. Through clinical cases, emerging evidence and expert discussion, the faculty will examine key developments in axillary management, including the omission of sentinel lymph node biopsy following neoadjuvant systemic therapy, novel approaches to axillary lymph node marking and breast tumour localisation,  and strategies for tailoring axillary surgery in patients presenting with clinically node-positive disease.

The discussion will critically evaluate the implications of these evolving approaches for surgical decision-making, patient selection and clinical practice, with a particular focus on balancing treatment de-escalation with oncological safety. The webinar will also provide an opportunity to explore how emerging evidence can be translated into more personalised, evidence-based surgical strategies.