UNC Health Johnston Adopts Revolutionary Breast Cancer Surgery Technology

UNC Health Johnston has adopted the SCOUT Wire-Free Radar Localization System, offering breast cancer patients a groundbreaking alternative to traditional wire localization procedures. The SCOUT Wire-Free Radar Localization System uses non-radioactive radar technology to precisely locate tumors, eliminating the discomfort and scheduling constraints of wire placement on surgery day.

Unlike conventional methods requiring same-day wire insertion, SCOUT reflectors can be placed weeks ahead of surgery or during initial biopsy procedures. During surgery, the SCOUT guide provides real-time distance measurement with 360-degree detection accurate to within 1mm, helping surgeons locate tumors with unprecedented precision.

Proven in more than 550,000 procedures worldwide and referenced in 90+ clinical publications, SCOUT has demonstrated improved patient satisfaction and reduced discomfort. The technology increases the probability of complete cancer removal while potentially reducing follow-up surgeries. Strategic surgical planning enabled by SCOUT may also result in better cosmetic outcomes, offering UNC Health Johnston patients in Smithfield and Clayton both medical and aesthetic benefits during their cancer journey.