1 Guidance

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer does not appear adequate to support the routine use of this procedure. It is suitable for use only within good-quality research studies approved by a research ethics committee and with explicit patient consent.

1.2 Publication of safety and efficacy outcomes will be useful in reducing the current uncertainty. The Institute may review the procedure upon publication of further evidence.