Who is the primary surgeon performing the sentinel node biopsy during training cases?
If a visiting Core Trainer is assisting in a training case surgery, the “trainee” is considered the primary surgeon performing the surgery. However, if an internal surgeon or site Trainer is performing the surgery and the case is also a protocol case, then Form A should list the surgeon, who has the randomization privileges and is responsible for the case by overseeing the surgery, and the trainee who is performing the sentinel node biopsy.
