Breast MRI develops role as surgical planning tool As breast MRI solidifies its role in the screening of certain high-risk patients, increasing numbers of breast surgeons and radiologists are examining its use as a surgical planning tool as well. They're finding that using breast MRI prior to surgery catches areas of occult disease, enables the development of better surgical plans, and decreases resection rates for breast cancer patients. Your e-mail address: If we do not have your current email address, click here to change your profile. Recipient's e-mail address: (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with commas. Limited to 20 addresses.) Send me a copy Personal Message: (optional)