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Awad L, Reed B, Bollen E, Langridge BJ, Jasionowska S, Butler PEM, Ponniah A. The emerging role of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:254. [PMID: 38878229 PMCID: PMC11180031 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01987-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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The role of robotics has grown exponentially. There is an active interest amongst practitioners in the transferability of the potential benefits into plastic and reconstructive surgery; however, many plastic surgeons report lack of widespread implementation, training, or clinical exposure. We report the current evidence base, and surgical opportunities, alongside key barriers, and limitations to overcome, to develop the use of robotics within the field. This systematic review of PubMed, Medline, and Embase has been conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024524237). Preclinical, educational, and clinical articles were included, within the scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery. 2, 181, articles were screened; 176 articles met the inclusion criteria across lymph node dissection, flap and microsurgery, vaginoplasty, craniofacial reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery (TOR). A number of benefits have been reported including technical advantages such as better visualisation, improved precision and accuracy, and tremor reduction. Patient benefits include lower rate of complications and quicker recovery; however, there is a longer operative duration in some categories. Cost presents a significant barrier to implementation. Robotic surgery presents an exciting opportunity to improve patient outcomes and surgical ease of use, with feasibility for many subspecialities demonstrated in this review. However, further higher quality comparative research with careful case selection, which is adequately powered, as well as the inclusion of cost-analysis, is necessary to fully understand the true benefit for patient care, and justification for resource utilisation.
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- Laura Awad
- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
- Department of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Charles Wolfson Centre of Reconstructive Surgery, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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Elameen AM, Dahy AA. Surgical outcomes of robotic versus conventional autologous breast reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:189. [PMID: 38693427 PMCID: PMC11063005 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01913-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Breast reconstruction is an integral part of breast cancer management. Conventional techniques of flap harvesting for autologous breast reconstruction are associated with considerable complications. Robotic surgery has enabled a new spectrum of minimally invasive breast surgeries. The current systematic review and meta-analysis study was designed to retrieve the surgical and clinical outcomes of robotic versus conventional techniques for autologous breast reconstruction. An extensive systematic literature review was performed from inception to 25 April 2023. All clinical studies comparing the outcomes of robotic and conventional autologous breast reconstruction were included for meta-analysis. The present meta-analysis included seven articles consisting of 783 patients. Of them, 263 patients received robotic breast reconstruction, while 520 patients received conventional technique. Of note, 477 patients received latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) and 306 were subjected to deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap. There was a significantly prolonged duration of surgery (MD 58.36;95% CI 32.05,84.67;P < 0.001) and duration of anaesthesia (MD 47;95% CI 16.23,77.77;P = 0.003) among patients who underwent robotic surgery. There was a similar risk of complications between robotic and conventional surgeries. The mean level of pain intensity was significantly lower among patients who received robotic breast surgery (MD- 0.28;95% CI - 0.73,0.17; P = 0.22). There was prolonged length of hospitalization among patients with conventional DIEP flap surgery (MD- 0.59;95% CI - 1.13,- 0.05;P = 0.03). The present meta-analysis highlighted the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of robotic autologous breast reconstruction. This included the successful harvesting of LDF and DIEP flap with acceptable surgical and functional outcomes.
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- Ali Mohamed Elameen
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, El-Sahel Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine For Girls, Al-Azhar University, Gameat Al Azhar, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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Feng Y, Liang F, Wen N, Yang H, Zhou J, Zhang S, Liu X, Qiu M, Xie Y, Du Z. An Innovative and Highly Efficient Single-Port Endoscopic Nipple-/Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Dual-Plane Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Study from a Single Institution. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:1133-1141. [PMID: 37253841 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03402-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The difficulty in creating and maintaining a stable workspace of the breast makes endoscopic nipple-/skin-spring mastectomy (E-N/SSM) develop slowly. This study aims to report the preliminary results of a novel endoscopic technique for N/SSM followed by dual-plane direct-to-implant (DP-DTI) breast reconstruction. METHODS A prospectively maintained database was reviewed that included patients who underwent single-axillary-incision E-N/SSM and DP-DTI breast reconstruction from September 2020 to April 2021 at a single institution by three surgeons. The data were collected prospectively and analyzed to determine the efficacy, feasibility, safety, and esthetic results of the operation, as well as quality of life (QoL). RESULTS During the study period, a total of 68 E-N/SSM and DP-DTI reconstruction procedures through a single axillary incision were performed in 63 female patients. Among all the procedures, the majority were performed for grade 1-3 ptotic breasts (n =46, 73.0%). During the median follow-up of 26.5 months, the major and minor surgical complication rates were 1.6% (1/63) and 9.5% (6/63), respectively. The cosmetic complication rate was 14.3%. One patient suffered local recurrence 4 months postoperation. The average scores in patient-reported outcomes at 2 years postoperation of satisfaction with breast (66.57), psychosocial well-being (75.93) and sexual well-being (56.29) were not significantly different compared with the baseline, except for physical well-being: chest (69.85). CONCLUSIONS The proposed procedure for E-N/SSM and DP-DTI breast reconstruction is feasible, time-saving and safe with good outcomes in terms of cosmetic results and QoL and expands the indications of DTI reconstruction to ptotic breasts, making it easier to popularize. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Yu Feng
- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Street, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Banys-Paluchowski M, Brus L, Krawczyk N, Kopperschmidt SV, Gasparri ML, Bündgen N, Rody A, Hanker L, Hemptenmacher F, Paluchowski P. Latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction: a large single-institution evaluation of surgical outcome and complications. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:269-280. [PMID: 37584773 PMCID: PMC10770241 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07186-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of autologous tissues is considered gold standard for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and is the preferred method in the post-radiation setting. Although the latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) has been replaced by abdominal flaps as technique of choice, it remains a valuable option in several specific clinical situations and its use has been regaining popularity in recent years. In this work, we present an 18-year retrospective analysis of a single-institution single-surgeon experience with LDF-based reconstruction with focus on early complications and reconstructive failures. METHODS Hospital records of all patients undergoing breast surgery for any reason in the Certified Breast Cancer Center, Regio Klinikum Pinneberg, Germany between April, 1st 2005 and October, 31st 2022 were reviewed. 142 consecutive LDF-based reconstructive procedures were identified. Detailed information was gathered on patient characteristics, treatment-related factors, and complications. RESULTS One hundred forty patients (139 female, 1 male) received 142 LDF-based surgeries. The flap was used mainly for immediate breast reconstruction with or without implant (83% of patients), followed by defect coverage after removal of a large tumor (7%), implant-to-flap conversion with or without placement of a new implant (6%), and delayed post-mastectomy reconstruction (4%). The use of LDF decreased between 2005 and 2020 (2005: 17, 2006: 13, 2007: 14, 2008: 16, 2009: 5, 2010: 9, 2011: 8, 2012: 3, 2013: 10, 2014: 8, 2015: 8, 2016: 7, 2017: 7, 2018: 4, 2019: 4, 2020: 2, 2021: 6, 2022: 4). Surgery was performed for invasive breast cancer in 78%, ductal carcinoma in situ in 20% and other reasons such as genetic mutation in 1% of patients. Ipsilateral radiation therapy was received by 12% of patients prior to LDF surgery and by 37% after the surgery. 25% of patients were smokers. The median duration of surgery, including all procedures conducted simultaneously such as e.g., mastectomy, axillary surgery, or implant placement, was 117 min (range 56-205). Patients stayed in the hospital for a median of 7 days (range 2-23 days). The most common complication was seroma (26%), followed by wound dehiscence (8%), surgical site infection (7%), partial skin and/or nipple necrosis of any size (7%) and hematoma requiring surgical evacuation (2%). 19% of all patients required seroma aspiration or drainage, mostly at the donor site and performed under ultrasound guidance in the ambulatory setting. Flap loss due to necrosis occurred in 2% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Latissimus dorsi flap is a well-established surgical technique commonly used for immediate breast reconstruction as well as defect coverage in locally advanced breast cancer. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the largest single-surgeon analyses of early complications in patients receiving LDF. As expected, seroma was the most common complication observed in nearly one third of patients and requiring a therapeutic intervention in every fifth patient. Serious adverse events occurred rarely, and flap loss rate was very low.
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- Maggie Banys-Paluchowski
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Breast Cancer Center, Regio Klinikum Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Breast Cancer Center, Regio Klinikum Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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Maes-Carballo M, García-García M, Rodríguez-Janeiro I, Cámara-Martínez C, Alberca-Remigio C, Khan KS. A systematic review of robotic breast surgery versus open surgery. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2583-2596. [PMID: 37624486 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01698-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Robotic-assisted breast surgery (RABS) is controversial. We systematically reviewed the evidence about RABS, comparing it to open conventional breast surgery (CBS). Following prospective registration (osf.io/97ewt), a search was performed in January 2023, without time or language restrictions, through bibliographic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, Trip database and CDSR) and grey literature. Quality was assessed in duplicate using Qualsyst criteria (score range 0.0-1.0); reviewer agreement was 98%. The 16 selected studies (total patients: 334,804) had overall high quality (mean score 0.82; range 0.68-0.91). Nine of 16 (56.3%) were cohort studies, 2/16 (12.5%) RCTs, and 5/16 (31.3%) case-control studies. Taking p < 0.05 as the significance threshold, RABS versus CBS was better in aesthetic results and patient satisfaction (10/11 studies; 90%), was surgically costly (4/4 studies; 100%), time-consuming (9/13 studies; 69%), and less painful in the first 6-24 h (2/2 studies; 100%) and without statistically significant differences in complication rates (10/12 studies; 83%) or short-term oncological outcomes (10/10 studies; 100%). Surgical time could be dramatically reduced by training surgical teams, reaching no significant differences between approaches (p = 0.120). RABS was shown to be feasible and safe. The advantages of RABS and long-term outcomes need further research.
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- Marta Maes-Carballo
- Department of General Surgery, Breast Cancer Unit, Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense, Calle Ramon Puga Noguerol, 54, 32005, Ourense, Spain.
- Hospital Público de Verín, Ourense, Spain.
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
- Department of General Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Department of General Surgery, Breast Cancer Unit, Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense, Calle Ramon Puga Noguerol, 54, 32005, Ourense, Spain
- Department of General Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Breast Cancer Unit, Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense, Calle Ramon Puga Noguerol, 54, 32005, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Chen K, Zhang J, Beeraka NM, Song D, Sinelnikov MY, Lu P. Robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with gel implant and latissimus dorsi muscle flap: Our initial experience. Int J Med Robot 2023; 19:e2528. [PMID: 37194617 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study reports the preliminary results of da Vinci robot XI robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy immediate breast reconstruction (R-NSMIBR) with gel implant and latissimus dorsi muscle flap. METHODS A total of 15 patients who underwent R-NSMIBR with gel implant and latissimus dorsi muscle flap surgery for breast cancer between September 2022 and November 2022 were evaluated. RESULTS Mean total operative time for R-NSMIBR was 361.9 ± 77.0 min. As the learning curve increased, the robot arm docking time decreased rapidly from the initial 25-10 min. Average total blood loss was 27.8 ± 10.7 mL and posterior surgical margin positivity rate was 0%. Perioperative complications and local recurrences or deaths were not observed at a mean follow-up of 3 ± 1 month 15 patients were satisfied with postoperative aesthetic results. CONCLUSIONS R-NSMIBR with a gel implant and latissimus dorsi muscle flap could be a new therapeutic option for breast reconstruction.
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- Kuo Chen
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), Anantapur, India
- Department of Human Anatomy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Oncology Plastic Surgery, Hunan Province Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
- Sinelab Biomedical Research Centre, Minnesota, New York, USA
- Research Institute of Human Morphology, Russian Scientific Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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King BW, McCarter JH, Burns HR, Soleimani S, Maricevich MA, Yu JZ. Robotics in Implant-Based and Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Semin Plast Surg 2023; 37:168-175. [PMID: 38444960 PMCID: PMC10911900 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction continues to evolve as new technology and mastectomy techniques become available. Robotic-assisted breast reconstruction represents a growing field within plastic surgery, with the potential to improve aesthetic and functional outcomes, as well as patient satisfaction. This article provides a review of indications, techniques, and outcome data supporting the use of robotic assistance in both implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction from surgeons around the world.
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- Brody W. King
- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Roy N, Alessandro CJ, Ibelli TJ, Akhavan AA, Sharaf JM, Rabinovitch D, Henderson PW, Yao A. The Expanding Utility of Robotic-Assisted Flap Harvest in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4951. [PMID: 37568353 PMCID: PMC10419897 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The expansion of robotic surgery has led to developments in robotic-assisted breast reconstruction techniques. Specifically, robotic flap harvest is being evaluated to help maximize operative reliability and reduce donor site morbidity without compromising flap success. Many publications are feasibility studies or technical descriptions; few cohort analyses exist. This systematic review aims to characterize trends in robotic autologous breast reconstruction and provide a summative analysis of their results. A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science to evaluate robot use in breast reconstruction. Studies dated from 2006 to 2022 were identified and analyzed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Full-text, peer-reviewed, English-language, and human subject studies were included. Non-breast reconstruction articles, commentary, expert opinion, editor's letter, and duplicate studies were excluded. A total of 17 full-text articles were analyzed. The two robotic breast procedures identified were the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and the latissimus dorsi (LD) flap. Results showed comparable complication rates and increased operative times compared to NSQIP data on their corresponding open techniques. Additional findings reported in studies included patient reported outcomes, incision lengths, and downward trends in operative time with consecutive procedures. The available data in the literature confirms that robotic surgery is a promising alternative to traditional open methods of breast reconstruction following mastectomy.
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- Nikita Roy
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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- The American Medical Program, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (N.R.); (T.J.I.); (A.A.A.); (J.M.S.); (P.W.H.)
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Feng Y, Wen N, Liang F, Zhou J, Qin X, Liu X, Li J, Qiu M, Yang H, Du Z. Endoscopic Nipple- or Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Endoscopic Harvesting of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: A Preliminary Experience of an Innovative Technique. Breast J 2022; 2022:1373899. [PMID: 36349179 PMCID: PMC9633195 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1373899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background Endoscopic nipple- or skin-sparing mastectomy (E-N/SSM) and endoscopic latissimus dorsi muscle flap (E-LDMF) harvest have been operational difficulties over decades. The aim of this study was to describe the preliminary outcomes of our novel surgical technique, which allows the performance of E-N/SSM and E-LDMF harvest for immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) through a single cosmetic axillary incision for breast cancer patients. Methods This prospective study included 20 breast cancer patients who underwent E-N/SSM and E-LDMF harvesting through a single axillary incision in our hospital from September 2020 to June 2022. The outcomes were statistically calculated, including patient characteristics, operative data, complication rate, hospital length of stay and costs, and patient-reported outcomes. Results A total of 20 breast cancer patients underwent our sufficiently mature novel endoscopy technique. The mean LD flap harvest time was 96.5 ± 25.3 min, the mean operation time was 262.6 ± 54.4 min, and the average length of LDMF was 26.9 ± 3.1. During the median follow-up time of 7.5 months, 4 patients developed donor-site seroma. One of them was also complicated by hypopigmentation of the nipple areola, and one of them suffered from breast cellulitis. No bleeding or flap necrosis happened. No tumor recurrence or metastasis was found until the last follow-up. In the BREAST-Q evaluation, although they gave a lower score beginning at 1-month post-operation than preoperatively (P > 0.05, except for physical well-being: chest and physical well-being: back and shoulder, P < 0.01), there was an uptrend at 3 months postoperatively. Because of the hidden and short incision, the mean score of the appearance scale of the SCAR-Q at 3 months post-operation was 74.2 ± 8.8. Conclusions The novel endoscopy technique, which was first reported to perform lymph node surgery, N/SSM, and LDMF harvesting in an operation for breast cancer patients through a single axillary incision, is associated with a shorter surgery time, lower complication rates, and better patient-reported outcomes.
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- Yu Feng
- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Province People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichua, China
- Breast Disease Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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Escandón JM, Nazerali R, Ciudad P, Lo Torto F, Maruccia M, Butterfield JA, Vizcay M, Galán N, Manrique OJ. Minimally invasive harvest of the latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction: A systematic review. Int J Med Robot 2022; 18:e2446. [DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Joseph M. Escandón
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Surgery Stanford University Palo Alto California USA
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital Lima Peru
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- Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Surgery “P. Valdoni” Policlinico Umberto I Sapienza University of Rome Rome Italy
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation University of Bari Aldo Moro Bari Italy
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hospital Nacional A. Posadas Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Division of Plastic Surgery Hospital Militar Central Universidad Militar Nueva Granada Bogotá DC Colombia
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York USA
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