Consecutive case series of melanoma sentinel node biopsy for Lymphoseek compared to sulfur colloids

Lymphoseek has the potential to decrease radioactivity and mapping time in patients who need SLNB. With a decrease in the number of nodes removed without loss of sensitivity, there is a potential to avoid unnecessary node removal and thus complications such as lymphedema. Longer follow-up will help to determine if there is any increase in false-negative rates despite fewer nodes removed.