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Cosmetic Outcome of Electrocautery, Scalpel and PEAK PlasmaBlade for Surgical Breast Incisions

RecruitingNAAges any - anyAllUniversity of British Columbia
NCT06191159 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will compare the cosmetic scar result from the use of scalpel, electrocautery, and pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade (PPB) for the initial skin incision for total mastectomy procedures without immediate breast reconstruction. It is hypothesized that there will be no significant difference in mastectomy scar cosmesis. The purpose and objectives of this study are: 1. To evaluate and compare the cosmetic scar result from the use of scalpel, standard electrocautery, or PEAK PlasmaBlade for initial incision for total mastectomy procedures without immediate breast reconstruction. 2. To inform future equipment choices for breast surgery including potential elimination of scalpels and their attendant risks.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having a total mastectomy with or without axilla surgical staging Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having immediate breast reconstruction * Patients with a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer * History of keloid scar formation * History of connective tissue disorder (scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis with skin involvement) * Patients with prior incision at the planned mastectomy site. * Patients with known suture hypersensitivity * Patients with evidence of current infection
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What it tests

  • Scalpel and standard electrocautery or PEAK PlasmaBlade
  • PEAK PlasmaBlade
  • Standard Electrocautery
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Where

1 site
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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