@jessie1990 I would think at the very least, it would shorten the time he has to be in there to get the rest of it. Your case seems way more complicated than mine was. I'm wondering if he is going to make sure he doesn't need to check more lymph nodes. Has he discussed that with you? I made the surgeon sit down and tell me every aspect of his plan. I even went back a second time after the biopsy and before the actual surgery.