This single-institution pilot study uses a pre- and post-implementation design to evaluate the implementation of ICG fluorescent imaging for sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in an Italian hospital.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically node-negative, DCIS or invasive stage T1-T3 breast cancer confirmed by biopsy * Preoperative axillary ultrasound to confirm clinical node-negative status * Indication for breast cancer surgery with SLNB via axillar incision * Written informed consent according to national regulations Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 18 years old. * Indication for breast cancer surgery with SLNB via mastectomy incision * Known allergy for ICG, intravenous contrast or iodine * History of axillary lymph node dissection * Pregnancy or breast-feeding * Psychological, familial, sociological or geographical factors that could potentially hamper compliance with the study protocol