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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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Survey of Extremity and Trunk Sarcoma Surgeons Regarding Surgical Management of Lymph Node Basins

Conditions
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymph Node Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Survey Administration


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Currently practicing surgeons who treat ETSTS and are members of The Society of Surgical Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Exclusion Criteria: None

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Observational (survey)<br>Participants complete an online survey over 5-10 minutes asking how they would manage lymph node basins in the extremity sarcoma. | Other: Survey Administration<br>* Complete survey<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons | Will identify the practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons with respect to management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcomas (ETSTS). | Up to 2 years | 
| Sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS | 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. | Up to 2 years | 
| Differences in practice patterns | Will identify differences in practice patterns between surgical oncologists and orthopedic oncologic surgeons. | Up to 2 years |