Identification of Surgical Management of Lymph Node Basins and Surgical Practice Patterns Among Sarcoma Surgeons

Overview

This study investigates the surgical management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcoma (ETSTS) to identify and better understand the surgical practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons. ETSTS has been known to spread to distant locations including lymph nodes, with some subtypes of the disease spreading to lymph nodes more than others. This has led to sarcoma surgeons to treat patients differently from one another, including those with more lymph node involvement. The purpose of this study is to investigate the practice patterns of ETSTS surgeons.

Full Title of Study: “Survey of Extremity and Trunk Sarcoma Surgeons Regarding Surgical Management of Lymph Node Basins”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: February 26, 2024

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Identify the practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons with respect to management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcomas (ETSTS). II. Identify when surgeons would perform sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS and if management differs for high-risk subtypes of sarcoma that are more likely to have nodal metastases. III. Identify differences in practice patterns between surgical oncologists and orthopedic oncologic surgeons. OUTLINE: Participants complete an online survey over 5-10 minutes asking how they would manage lymph node basins in the extremity sarcoma.

Interventions

  • Other: Survey Administration
    • Complete survey

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Observational (survey)
    • Participants complete an online survey over 5-10 minutes asking how they would manage lymph node basins in the extremity sarcoma.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons
    • Time Frame: Up to 2 years
    • Will identify the practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons with respect to management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcomas (ETSTS).
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS
    • Time Frame: Up to 2 years
    • Will identify when surgeons would perform sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS, and if management differs for high-risk subtypes of sarcoma that are more likely to have nodal metastases.
  • Differences in practice patterns
    • Time Frame: Up to 2 years
    • Will identify differences in practice patterns between surgical oncologists and orthopedic oncologic surgeons.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Currently practicing surgeons who treat ETSTS and are members of The Society of Surgical Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Exclusion Criteria:

None

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • Collaborator
    • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Christina L Roland, Principal Investigator, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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