Reflector-guided breast tumor localization versus wire localization for lumpectomies: A comparison of surgical outcomes☆

Abstract Purpose To compare surgical outcomes of SAVI SCOUT reflector localization (SSL) versus wire localization (WL) for breast tumors. Methods Retrospective review of 42 SSL cases and 42 WL cases. WL patients were consecutively matched for clinical-pathologic features. Final surgical outcome measures were tumor specimen volume, margin status, and re-excision rates. Results No significant differences were present in median specimen volumes (SSL-15.2 cm 3 vs. WL-16.3 cm 3 ), positive margin rate (SSL-9.5% vs. WL-7.1%), close margin rate (SSL-7.1% vs. WL-11.9%) or re-excision rate (SSL-7.1% vs. WL-9.5%). Conclusion SSL is an acceptable alternative to WL with no significant differences in surgical outcomes.