Sentinel node biopsy at Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's Hospital

What happens during sentinel node biopsy?

Sentinel node biopsies are often performed at the same time a tumour is removed under general anaesthetic. The length of your procedure will be based on the extent of surgery being performed along with the biopsy and your recovery.

To locate the closest sentinel node to your tumour, your surgeon will inject a radioactive solution or blue dye to identify the first area where the tumour might drain.

If cancer is found in the node, other lymph nodes may be removed either during the biopsy procedure or as follow up surgery. You may also need additional radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Be sure and discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon.

If no cancer is found in the node it means the cancer has not spread to your lymph system.

Why choose Nuffield Health St Bartholomew's Hospital for your sentinel node biopsy

At Nuffield Health St Bartholomew's Hospital, our experienced surgeons provide you with quick access to treatment with a treatment plan which is personalised to you.

Recovery from sentinel node biopsy

Your length of hospital stay will depend of type of surgery performed and your recovery.

How to book a consultation with our experts at St Bartholomew's Hospital

Booking a consultation to see one of our surgeons in St Bartholomew's is easy. Simply call our dedicated hospital enquiry team on 020 3386 9006 and they will book you a consultation at a time and date convenient for you. Alternatively, if you are unsure about the consultation process or the surgery, our enquiry team will be more than happy to answer your questions.