UP Health System - Portage adds technology to improve accuracy, comfort in breast cancer surgery
UP Health System - Portage has implemented Magseed technology to improve the precision of breast cancer surgeries. This magnetic marker system offers a less invasive alternative to traditional wire localization for tumor removal.
Why it matters
Advancements in surgical technology improve patient outcomes and comfort, representing a significant update in regional healthcare capabilities.
PORTAGE, Mich. (WLUC) - UP Health System - Portage is introducing new technology that will help surgeons accurately locate and remove breast tumors while improving patient comfort.
The technology is called the Magseed marker, and it offers a more accurate and less invasive alternative to traditional guidewire localization, according to a Wednesday afternoon press release from UPHS - Portage.
The release says breast-conserving surgery, or lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, is a common treatment option for patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer or those with a suspicious lump identified through routine screening. The release says this method removes the tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible.
The tool allows surgeons to mark tumors ahead of surgery.
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