Impact of port site scar on perception of patients with breast cancer: patient-reported outcomes.

Amy VociDavid LeeEmily HoRebecca Crane-OkadaMaggie L DiNome

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2018)

Most patients are conscious of their port scars and if offered the choice choose placement in the arm rather than the chest. Upper extremity port placement should be further explored as an alternative approach for patients with breast cancer to improve port scar consciousness.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
robot assisted
laparoscopic surgery
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
wound healing
minimally invasive
decision making
patient reported