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Ma JN, Luo ZB, Zhang MX, Wang C, Cao GQ, Zhang X, Chi SQ, Pu JR, Tang ST. Vascular anomalies of the limb and trunk in children: a retrospective comparative study of endoscopic surgery and open surgery. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:5712-5722. [PMID: 39138677 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11170-6] [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: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic resection has been reported for vascular anomalies (VA) previously. However, there is no study comparing endoscopic resection surgery (ERS) with open resection surgery (ORS) in children. We aimed to compare clinical and cosmetic outcomes between two approaches in pediatric VA. METHODS Between June 2018 and June 2023, 138 pediatric VA patients undergoing ERS or ORS were retrospectively reviewed. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to minimize selection bias. The Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR) Scale and numerical rating scale (NRS) based on patient satisfaction were used for cosmetic assessment. RESULTS After PSM for age, depth of lesion, size of lesion, and site of surgery, 72 patients (ERS = 24, ORS = 48) were analyzed. Patients undergoing ERS had longer operative time (164.25 ± 18.46 vs. 112.85 ± 14.26 min; P < 0.001), less estimated blood loss (5.42 ± 2.15 vs. 18.04 ± 1.62 ml; P < 0.001), and shorter median hospital stay (4.50 [3.00-5.00] vs. 6.00 [5.00-6.00] days; P < 0.001). The follow-up time was 8.04 ± 1.23 month for ERS group and 8.56 ± 1.57 month for ORS group. For aesthetic results, the median overall SCAR score in ERS was lower than that in ORS (2 [1-3] vs. 5 [4-5]; P < 0.001), and the subscales of "scar spread," "dyspigmentation," "track marks or suture marks," and "overall impression" were better. The median NRS score was higher (8 [7-8] vs. 6 [5-6]; P < 0.001) and length of scars was shorter (2.18 ± 0.30 vs. 8.75 ± 1.98 cm; P < 0.001) in ERS group than those in ORS group. The incidences of total complications and recurrence showed no significant difference between two groups. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic surgery can be a safe and effective option for pediatric VA in the limbs and trunk. It offers the advantages of improving aesthetic outcomes and reducing postoperative wound healing time.
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- Jun-Ni Ma
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Jung SM, Kim YJ, Lee KT, Jeon BJ, Mun GH, Pyon JK, Ryu JM. Learning curve for robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy: A single institution experience. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108602. [PMID: 39167863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108602] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy (RANSM) is emerging because it offers hidden incisions and ergonomic movements. In this study, we report the learning curve and feasibility of RANSM. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted among women who underwent RANSM with immediate breast reconstruction from July 2019 to June 2022. All RANSM procedures were performed by a single surgeon. We divided all the cases into two phases: the early phase (cases 1 to 21) and the late phase (cases 22 to 46). The total operation time, breast operation time, docking time, and console time were analyzed, and the cumulative sum (CUSUM) method was used to evaluate the effects of case experience accumulation on the time required for RANSM. Postoperative complications were analyzed according to their Clavien-Dindo grade. RESULTS Overall, 42 women underwent 46 RANSM procedures. In the early and late phases, the mean console times were 78.1 min and 60.1 min (p = 0.011), respectively. In learning curve analysis, 21 RANSM procedures were required to reduce the breast operation time. Two cases of Clavien-Dindo grade III postoperative complications occurred (4.3 %). One case was an implant removal caused by infection, and the other was partial nipple ischemia; both occurred in the early phase, with none in the late phase. CONCLUSIONS The breast operation time improved after the 21st RANSM procedure, and only two cases had Clavien-Dindo grade III or higher postoperative complications. RANSM is thus technically feasible and acceptable, with a short learning curve.
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- Sung Mi Jung
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Breast Division, Department of Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Celotto F, Ramacciotti N, Mangano A, Danieli G, Pinto F, Lopez P, Ducas A, Cassiani J, Morelli L, Spolverato G, Bianco FM. Da Vinci single-port robotic system current application and future perspective in general surgery: A scoping review. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:4814-4830. [PMID: 39110221 PMCID: PMC11362253 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11126-w] [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: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The da Vinci Single-Port Robot System (DVSP) allows three robotic instruments and an articulated scope to be inserted through a single small incision. It received FDA approval in 2014 and was first introduced in 2018. The aim of this new system was to overcome the limitations of single-incision laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Since then, it has been approved for use only for urologic and transoral surgeries in some countries. It has been used as part of experimental protocols in general surgery. OBJECTIVE By obtaining the CE mark at the end of January 2024, DVSP will soon enter the European market. This review aims to comprehensively describe the applications of DVSP in general surgery. DESIGN A search of PubMed, Embase, and Ebsco databases up to March 2024 was conducted, with registration in PROSPERO (CRD42024536430), following the preferred reporting items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses for scoping review (PRISMA-Scr) guidelines. All the studies about the use of DVSP in general surgery were included. RESULTS Fifty-six studies were included. The following surgical areas of use were identified: transabdominal and transanal colorectal, cholecystectomy, abdominal wall repair, upper gastroesophageal tract, liver, pancreas, breast, and thyroid surgery. The reported surgical and short-term outcomes are promising; a wide range of procedures have been performed safely. Some groups have found advantages, such as faster discharge, shorter operative time, and less postoperative pain compared to multiport robotic surgery. CONCLUSION Five years after its initial clinical applications, the use of the DVSP in general surgery procedures has demonstrated feasibility and safety. Hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and colorectal surgery emerge as the most frequently conducted interventions with this robotic system. Nevertheless, there is anticipation for further studies with larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods to provide more comprehensive insights and data on the long-term outcomes, including the incidence of incisional hernia.
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- Francesco Celotto
- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health (UBEP), Department of Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Xu X, Gao X, Pan C, Hou J, Zhang L, Lin S. Postoperative outcomes of minimally invasive versus conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy with prosthesis breast reconstruction in breast cancer: a meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:274. [PMID: 38951387 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02030-5] [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: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor worldwide, and mastectomy remains the primary strategy for treating early stage breast cancer. However, the complication rates, surgical variables, and oncologic safety of minimally invasive nipple-sparing mastectomy (MINSM) have not been fully addressed. We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs that compared MINSM with conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy (CNSM), both followed by Prosthesis Breast Reconstruction (PBR). The main outcomes observed included overall complications, (Grade III) complications, skin and nipple necrosis, wound dehiscence, infection, seroma, hematoma, implant loss, and oncologic safety (positive margins and recurrence). Secondary outcomes included operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, cost-effectiveness, and patient satisfaction. Binary and continuous variables were compared using odds ratios (OR) and mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). A total of 10 studies involving 2,166 patients were included. There were no statistically significant differences between MINSM and CNSM in terms of skin necrosis, wound dehiscence, infection, seroma, hematoma, implant loss, or oncologic safety. However, MINSM significantly reduced overall complications (OR = 0. 74, 95% CI [0. 58, 0. 94], p = 0. 01) and (Grade III) complications (OR = 0. 47, 95% CI [0. 31, 0. 71], p = 0. 0003). Nipple necrosis events were also significantly reduced in the MINSM group (OR = 0. 49, 95% CI [0. 30, 0. 80], p = 0. 005). Patient satisfaction improved notably in the MINSM group. Additionally, compared with the CNSM group, the MINSM group had longer operating times (MD = 46. 88, 95% CI [19. 55, 74. 21], p = 0. 0008) and hospital stays (MD = 1. 39, 95% CI [0. 65, 2. 12], p < 0. 001), while intraoperative blood loss was significantly reduced (MD = -29. 05, 95% CI [-36. 20, -21. 90], p < 0. 001). Compared with CNSM, MINSM offers advantages in reducing complications and intraoperative blood loss, as well as improving aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction. Therefore, MINSM may become a viable option for breast surgery. Nevertheless, a long-term evaluation of the oncologic safety of this approach is necessary to ensure its efficacy and safety for patients.
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- Xia Xu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
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Delaloge S, Khan SA, Wesseling J, Whelan T. Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: finding the balance between overtreatment and undertreatment. Lancet 2024; 403:2734-2746. [PMID: 38735296 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(24)00425-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for 15-25% of all breast cancer diagnoses. Its prognosis is excellent overall, the main risk being the occurrence of local breast events, as most cases of DCIS do not progress to invasive cancer. Systematic screening has greatly increased the incidence of this non-obligate precursor of invasion, lending urgency to the need to identify DCIS that is prone to invasive progression and distinguish it from non-invasion-prone DCIS, as the latter can be overdiagnosed and therefore overtreated. Treatment strategies, including surgery, radiotherapy, and optional endocrine therapy, decrease the risk of local events, but have no effect on survival outcomes. Active surveillance is being evaluated as a possible new option for low-risk DCIS. Considerable efforts to decipher the biology of DCIS have led to a better understanding of the factors that determine its variable natural history. Given this variability, shared decision making regarding optimal, personalised treatment strategies is the most appropriate course of action. Well designed, risk-based de-escalation studies remain a major need in this field.
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- Suzette Delaloge
- Department of Cancer Medicine, Interception Programme, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Divisions of Molecular Pathology & Department of Pathology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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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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Doll A, Kopkash K, Baker J. Emerging Role of Robotic Surgery in the Breast. Clin Breast Cancer 2024; 24:286-291. [PMID: 38220537 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2023.12.009] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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In recent years, there has been increased adoption of robotic technology in oncologic breast surgery, particularly with the use of robotic nipple sparing mastectomy (r-NSM). Here we review the emergence of robotic-assisted surgery in breast procedures, and discuss the safety, limited oncologic outcomes, apparent advantages, and potential limitations of r-NSM compared to conventional open-NSM (c-NSM). Limited data suggests that robotic-assisted surgery offers smaller incisions and potential for improved cosmesis and ergonomic advantage when compared to c-NSM. Similar periprocedural complication rates are seen with r-NSM compared with c-NSM. Short-term oncologic follow-up is reassuring however, but remains early and continues to be investigated. The increased cost of r-NSM compared to open surgery and feasibility of widespread adoption of the procedure are important considerations that need to be evaluated. Randomized trials are currently ongoing to address the apparent advantages, oncologic outcomes, and cost/feasibility of robotic breast surgery.
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- Alissa Doll
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
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Thornton R, Davey MG, Kerin MJ. Evaluating the utility of robotic axillary lymph node dissection in patients with invasive breast cancer: a systematic review. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:1163-1170. [PMID: 37971673 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03561-w] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Robot-assisted axillary lymph node dissection (RALND) has been proposed to improve surgical and oncological outcomes for patients with breast cancer. To perform a systematic review of current literature evaluating RALND in patients with invasive breast cancer. A systematic search was performed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Studies outlining outcomes following RALND were included. Two studies involving 92 patients were included in this review. Of these, 41 underwent RALND using the da Vinci© robotic system (44.57%), and 51 underwent conventional axillary lymph node dissection (CALND) (55.43%). There was no significant difference observed with respect to intra-operative blood loss or duration of procedure in those undergoing CALND and RALND (P > 0.050). One study reported a significant difference in lymphoedema rates in support of RALND (6.67% vs 26.67%, P = 0.038). Overall, data in relation to postoperative fat necrosis (10.00% vs 33.33%, P = 0.028), wound infection rates (3.33% vs. 20.00%, P = 0.044), and wound ≤ 40 mm in length (63.63% vs. 19.05%, P = 0.020) supported RALND. Oncological outcomes were only reported in one of the studies, which concluded that there was no local or metastatic recurrence in either group at 3-month follow-up. These provisional results support RALND as a safe alternative to CALND. Notwithstanding, the paucity of data limits the robustness of conclusions which may be drawn surrounding the adoption of RALND as the standard of care. Further high-quality studies are required to ratify these findings.
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- Róisín Thornton
- Department of Surgery, University of Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, University of Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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Arienzo VP, Goldenberg DC, Noronha MAN, Lucas PFS, Ferreira BPV, de Oliveira TS. Robotic and Plastic Surgery: actuality and prospects for the near future, a scoping review. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2024; 22:eRW0710. [PMID: 38747887 PMCID: PMC11081019 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024rw0710] [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: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This work aims to review the existing use of robotics in plastic surgery. METHODS A meticulous selection process identified 22 articles relevant to this scoping review. RESULTS The literature on the use of robotics in plastic surgery is sparse. Nonetheless, this review highlights emerging benefits in microsurgery, breast reconstruction, and transoral surgery. CONCLUSION This scoping review identifies critical articles reporting the emerging use of robotics in plastic surgery. While the scientific medical community has yet to extensively document its use, the available evidence suggests a promising future for robotics in this field.
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- Vitor Pelogi Arienzo
- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Qiu M, Liang F, Xie Y, Yang H, Zhang Q, Zhong J, Dai H, Du Z. Clinical Outcomes of Transaxillary Reverse-Sequence Endoscopic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Direct-to-Implant Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Study of Initial 68 Procedures. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:2777-2785. [PMID: 38334846 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14687-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Minimal access breast surgery improves cosmetic outcomes over conventional breast surgery but still faces barriers in becoming standard procedure for breast reconstruction. This report introduces a novel technique of transaxillary reverse-sequence endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-E-NSM) followed by direct-to-implant prepectoral breast reconstruction (DTI-PBR) and describes its clinical outcomes. METHODS This prospective study enrolled patients who underwent R-E-NSM and DTI-PBR from March 2021 to December 2021 at a single institution. Perioperative data, surgical complications, oncologic outcomes, and patient- and surgeon-reported cosmetic results were noted. RESULTS The 60 patients in this study who underwent 68 R-E-NSM and DTI-PBR had a mean age was 40.4 ± 10.3 years. The average durations of uni- and bilateral operations were 156.5 ± 48.3 min and 191.3 ± 36.1 min, respectively. The overall surgical complication rate was 13.3%, including 10.0% of patients with minor complications and 3.3% of patients with major complications. The study had one case (1.7%) of implant loss and one case (1.7%) of skin flap necrosis treated by reoperation. During the median follow-up period of 24 months, one patient (1.7%) who discontinued chemotherapy for myelosuppression experienced liver metastases 5 months postoperatively, and one patient experienced new-onset contralateral ductal carcinoma in situ 24 months postoperatively. The preoperative and 18-month postoperative Breast-Q scores for satisfaction with breasts, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, and chest well-being did not differ significantly, and the Scar-Q was 81.2 ± 14.5 points. The good-to-excellent rate in surgeon-reported cosmetic results reached 90%. CONCLUSIONS Transaxillary R-E-NSM followed by DTI-PBR is a safe and efficient technique with high cosmetic outcomes and reliable medium-term oncologic results.
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- Mengxue Qiu
- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Sae-Lim C, Lai HW, Lin SL, Huang HI, Chen ST, Chen DR. Is minimal-accessed (endoscopic- or robotic-assisted) nipple-sparing mastectomy contraindicated for large breasts? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108030. [PMID: 38402736 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108030] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND In the developmental stage of minimal-accessed nipple-sparing mastectomy (MA-NSM), selecting patients with small to medium-sized breasts was common for better cosmetic outcomes and oncological safety. However, the suitability of MA-NSM for large, ptotic breasts remained uncertain. This retrospective study aim to assess MA-NSM outcomes in patients with large breasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included patients receiving conventional NSM (C-NSM) and MA-NSM from January 2011 to September 2022, at a single institution. We analyzed perioperative parameters and clinical outcomes based on breast specimen size, classified as small (≤300 g), medium (>300-450 g), large (>450-600 g), and very large (>600 g). RESULTS A total of 728 patients was enrolled. C-NSM was performed in 51% (371/728) of cases, while MA-NSM was done in 49% (357/728). The overall complication rate of MA-NSM was comparable to C-NSM (p = 0.573), but severe complications (Clavien-Dindo, CD III) was significantly reported more following C-NSM, regardless of breast size. During a median follow-up of 52 months, no significant difference in oncological outcomes was observed. Comparing MA-NSM and C-NSM outcomes in large-very large breasts (>450 g), MA-NSM demonstrated significantly less blood loss (p = 0.036) and lower incidence of severe complications (CD ≥ III) compared to C-NSM (p = 0.002). CONCLUSION MA-NSM is feasible for large breasts and offers benefits by reducing blood loss and decreasing the incidence of severe complications (CD ≥ III) in this patient group.
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- Chayanee Sae-Lim
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Division of Breast Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin, Taiwan; Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Department of Information Management, National Sun-Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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Morrow M. Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy-Ready for Prime Time? JAMA Surg 2024; 159:276. [PMID: 38231509 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.7007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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- Monica Morrow
- Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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Farr DE, Haddock NT, Tellez J, Radi I, Alterio R, Sayers B, Zeh H. Safety and Feasibility of Single-Port Robotic-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:269-276. [PMID: 38231502 PMCID: PMC10794977 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.6999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Importance Robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomies with multiport robots have been described in the US since 2015; however, significant hurdles to multiport robotic surgery exist in breast surgery. Objective To demonstrate that the single-port da Vinci SP (Intuitive Surgical) robotic system is feasible in patients undergoing robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM). Design, Setting, and Participants An initial case series of 20 patients at a large university hospital underwent bilateral single-port robotic nipple-sparing mastectomies (SPrNSM) with tissue expander reconstruction from February 1, 2020, through January 4, 2023. Participants included women who met surgical criteria for nipple-sparing mastectomies, per standard of care. Intervention Surgery using a single-port robot and the surgical technique of the authors. Main Outcomes and Measures Age, indication, body mass index, breast size, operative time, conversion to open surgery, systemic complications, postoperative skin necrosis, and reported skin and nipple areolar complex (NAC) sensation. Results Twenty women aged 29 to 63 years (median, 40 years) underwent bilateral SPrNSM. Eleven patients completed prophylactic surgery due to a high risk for breast cancer (more than 20% lifetime risk) and 9 patients had breast cancer. Breast size ranged from A through D cup with median B cup and a body mass index range of 19.7 through 27.8 (median 24.4). The total duration of the procedure from incision to skin closure for both sides ranged from 205 minutes to 351 minutes (median, 277). The median robotic time for bilateral SPrNSM was 116 minutes and varied by cup size (A cup, 95 minutes; B cup, 140 minutes; C cup, 118 minutes; D cup, 114 minutes) with no inflection point in learning curve. No cases were converted to open and no immediate complications, such as hematoma, positive margins, or recurrence, were seen. In the first 10 patients prior to routine sensation testing, 20 resected breasts had measurable NAC sensation at a range from 4 to 36 months post-index resection (65%). In the second 10 patients of the cohort, measurable NAC was preserved in 13 of 20 resected breasts 2 weeks following the index operation (65%). Conclusion and Relevance In this case series, SPrNSM with immediate reconstruction was feasible and performed safely by an experienced breast surgeon with limited previous robotic training. Further studies confirming the preliminary data demonstrating improved NAC and skin sensation following SPrNSM are warranted. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05245812.
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- Deborah E. Farr
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Glent JCF, Thorgersen EB. Current status and outlook of robotic surgery in the Nordic countries. Scand J Surg 2024; 113:28-30. [PMID: 37974419 DOI: 10.1177/14574969231211078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- John C F Glent
- Department of Surgery, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Ringerike Hospital, Hønefoss, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery Oslo University Hospital The Radium Hospital P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen 0424 Oslo Norway
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BACKGROUND In recent years, numerous innovative yet challenging surgeries, such as minimally invasive procedures, have introduced an overwhelming amount of new technologies, increasing the cognitive load for surgeons and potentially diluting their attention. Cognitive support technologies (CSTs) have been in development to reduce surgeons' cognitive load and minimize errors. Despite its huge demands, it still lacks a systematic review. METHODS Literature was searched up until May 21st, 2021. Pubmed, Web of Science, and IEEExplore. Studies that aimed at reducing the cognitive load of surgeons were included. Additionally, studies that contained an experimental trial with real patients and real surgeons were prioritized, although phantom and animal studies were also included. Major outcomes that were assessed included surgical error, anatomical localization accuracy, total procedural time, and patient outcome. RESULTS A total of 37 studies were included. Overall, the implementation of CSTs had better surgical performance than the traditional methods. Most studies reported decreased error rate and increased efficiency. In terms of accuracy, most CSTs had over 90% accuracy in identifying anatomical markers with an error margin below 5 mm. Most studies reported a decrease in surgical time, although some were statistically insignificant. DISCUSSION CSTs have been shown to reduce the mental workload of surgeons. However, the limited ergonomic design of current CSTs has hindered their widespread use in the clinical setting. Overall, more clinical data on actual patients is needed to provide concrete evidence before the ubiquitous implementation of CSTs.
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- Zhong Shi Zhang
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Wong SM, Apostolova C, Eisenberg E, Foulkes WD. Counselling Framework for Germline BRCA1/2 and PALB2 Carriers Considering Risk-Reducing Mastectomy. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:350-365. [PMID: 38248108 PMCID: PMC10814079 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31010023] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Female BRCA1/2 and PALB2 germline pathogenic variant carriers have an increased lifetime risk of breast cancer and may wish to consider risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM) for surgical prevention. Quantifying the residual lifetime risk and absolute benefit from RRM requires careful consideration of a patient's age, pathogenic variant, and their personal history of breast or ovarian cancer. Historically, patients have been counselled that RRM does not necessarily prolong survival relative to high-risk surveillance, although recent studies suggest a possible survival benefit of RRM in BRCA1 carriers. The uptake of RRM has increased dramatically over the last several decades yet varies according to sociodemographic factors and geographic region. The increased adoption of nipple-sparing mastectomy techniques, ability to avoid axillary staging, and availability of reconstructive options for most germline pathogenic variant carriers has helped to minimize the morbidity of RRM. Preoperative discussions should include evidence regarding postmastectomy sensation, the potential for supplemental surgery, pregnancy-related chest wall changes, and the need for continued clinical surveillance. Approaches that include sensation preservation and robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy are an area of evolving research that may be more widely adopted in the future.
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- Stephanie M. Wong
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada
- Stroll Cancer Prevention Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3T2, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada
- Stroll Cancer Prevention Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada
- Stroll Cancer Prevention Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Stroll Cancer Prevention Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3T2, Canada
- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C7, Canada
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Nessa A, Shaikh S, Fuller M, Masannat YA, Kastora SL. Postoperative complications and surgical outcomes of robotic versus conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy in breast cancer: meta-analysis. Br J Surg 2024; 111:znad336. [PMID: 37890072 PMCID: PMC10769157 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with remarkable advances in early diagnosis, systemic treatments, and surgical techniques. Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy has been trialled; however, the complication rates, surgical outcomes, and oncological safety of this approach remain obscure. METHODS A systematic search of the literature was conducted from conception until September 2022. Studies examining complications and operative variables where robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy was compared with conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy were included. Primary study outcomes were complications (Clavien-Dindo grade III complications, skin or nipple necrosis, seroma, haematoma, infection, implant loss, and wound dehiscence) and oncological safety (recurrence and positive margins). The secondary outcomes included operative variables, length of stay, cost-effectiveness, learning curve, and aesthetic outcome. RESULTS A total of seven studies of overall fair quality, involving 1674 patients, were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. Grade 3 complications were reduced in robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy without statistical significance (OR 0.60 (95 per cent c.i. 0.35 to 1.05)). Nipple necrosis was significantly reduced in robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (OR 0.54 (95 per cent c.i. 0.30 to 0.96); P = 0.03; I2 = 15 per cent). Operating time (mean difference +58.81 min (95 per cent c.i. +28.19 to +89.44 min); P = 0.0002) and length of stay (mean difference +1.23 days (95 per cent c.i. +0.64 to +1.81 days); P < 0.0001) were significantly increased in robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy, whereas the opposite was true for blood loss (mean difference -53.18 ml (95 per cent c.i. -71.78 to -34.58 ml); P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Whilst still in its infancy, robotic breast surgery may become a viable option in breast surgery. Nonetheless, the oncological safety of this approach requires robust assessment.
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- Ashrafun Nessa
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- General Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
- Breast Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- General Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- Breast Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Breast Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Lai HW, Chen DR, Liu LC, Chen ST, Kuo YL, Lin SL, Wu YC, Huang TC, Hung CS, Lin YJ, Tseng HS, Mok CW, Cheng FTF. Robotic Versus Conventional or Endoscopic-assisted Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Prosthesis Breast Reconstruction in the Management of Breast Cancer: A Prospectively Designed Multicenter Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes, Medical Cost, and Patient-reported Outcomes (RCENSM-P). Ann Surg 2024; 279:138-146. [PMID: 37226826 PMCID: PMC10727200 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical and patient-reported outcomes of minimal access and conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy (C-NSM). The secondary outcomes investigated included medical costs and oncological safety. BACKGROUND Minimal-access NSM has been increasingly applied in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. However, prospective multicenter trials comparing robotic-assisted NSM (R-NSM) versus C-NSM or endoscopic-assisted NSM (E-NSM) are lacking. METHODS A prospectively designed 3-arm multicenter, nonrandomized trial (NCT04037852) was conducted from October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021, to compare R-NSM with C-NSM or E-NSM. RESULTS A total of 73 R-NSM, 74 C-NSM, and 84 E-NSM procedures were enrolled. The median wound length and operation time of C-NSM was (9 cm, 175 minutes), (4 cm, and 195 minutes) in R-NSM, and (4 cm and 222 minutes) in E-NSM. Complications were comparable among the groups. Better wound healing was observed in the minimal-access NSM group. The R-NSM procedure was 4000 and 2600 United States Dollars more expensive than C-NSM and E-NSM, respectively. Wound/scar and postoperative acute pain evaluation favored the use of minimal access NSM over C-NSM. Quality of life in terms of chronic breast/chest pain, mobility, and range of motion of the upper extremity showed no significant differences. The preliminary oncologic results showed no differences among the 3 groups. CONCLUSIONS R-NSM or E-NSM is a safe alternative if compared with C-NSM in terms of perioperative morbidities, especially with better wound healing. The advantage of minimal access groups was higher wound-related satisfaction. Higher costs remain one of the major limiting factors in the widespread adoption of R-NSM.
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- Hung-Wen Lai
- Department of Surgery, Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Minimal invasive surgery research center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin, Taiwan
- Division of Surgery, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Breast Medical Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Breast Medical Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University and National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hays SB, Corvino G, Lorié BD, McMichael WV, Mehdi SA, Rieser C, Rojas AE, Hogg ME. Prince and princesses: The current status of robotic surgery in surgical oncology. J Surg Oncol 2024; 129:164-182. [PMID: 38031870 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27536] [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: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Robotic surgery has experienced a dramatic increase in utilization across general surgery over the last two decades, including in surgical oncology. Although urologists and gynecologists were the first to show that this technology could be utilized in cancer surgery, the robot is now a powerful tool in the treatment of gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, colorectal, endocrine, and soft tissue malignancies. While long-term outcomes are still pending, short-term outcomes have showed promise for this technologic advancement of cancer surgery.
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- Sarah B Hays
- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Evanston Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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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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Yang H, Liang F, Xie Y, Qiu M, Du Z. Single axillary incision reverse-order endoscopic nipple/skin-sparing mastectomy followed by subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction: Technique, clinical outcomes, and aesthetic results from 88 preliminary procedures. Surgery 2023; 174:464-472. [PMID: 37422354 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Single axillary incision reverse-order endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy overcomes the limitations of conventional endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy application. We introduce this technique and report the preliminary results of this study. METHODS Patients who received single axillary incision reverse-order endoscopic nipple-/skin-sparing mastectomy from May 2020 to May 2022 were enrolled from a single institution. Data were analyzed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this technique. Patient-reported and surgeon-reported cosmetic outcomes were collected. RESULTS In total, 68 patients who underwent 88 single axillary incision reverse-order endoscopic nipple-/skin-sparing mastectomy combined with subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction were enrolled in the current study. The overall complication rate was 10.3%. In total, 2.9% of patients suffered from major complications, and 5 (7.4%) experienced minor complications. Only 1 patient experienced partial nipple-areola complex necrosis. During a median follow-up time of 24 months, the locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis rate was both 1.6%. In the surgeon-reported cosmetic results, 92.1% of patients achieved good or excellent results. The mean SCAR-Q scores were 82.07 ± 8.86, and 85.3% evaluated their breasts as good or excellent. The mean overall cost was 5,670.4 ± 1,351.3 USD. The total mean operation time and maturity-stage mean operation time were 234.3 ± 80.4 and 172.55 ± 41.29 min, respectively. According to cumulative sum plot analysis, approximately 18 cases were needed for surgeons to decrease their operation time significantly and complication rate. CONCLUSION Single axillary incision reverse-order endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy is a safe, less expensive, and efficient surgical technique with reliable intermediate-term oncologic safety. For suitable candidates, the technique with subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction can provide a good cosmetic outcome.
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- Huanzuo Yang
- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Breast Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Burns HR, McCarter JH, King BW, Yu JZ, Hwang RF. Robotic-Assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy. Semin Plast Surg 2023; 37:176-183. [PMID: 38444956 PMCID: PMC10911906 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771047] [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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Minimally invasive approaches to breast surgery have evolved from endoscopic techniques to recent developments in robotic-assisted mastectomies. Initial studies on robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM) have shown improved patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes with similar complication rates and oncological outcomes in selected patients. This chapter reviews techniques used and available data on complications and clinical outcomes for RNSM. Currently, RNSM is an investigational technique in the United States and should be performed in clinical trials with U.S. Food & Drug Administration approval to rigorously evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this approach.
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- Heather R. Burns
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Lai HW, Chang YL, Chandrachamnong K, See MH, Huang HI, Lin SL, Fang DY, Chen ST, Chen DR, Mok CW, Cheng FTF. Factors associated with alteration of nipple or skin sensation and impact of duration of time following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM): an analysis of 460 cases with comparison of conventional versus endoscopic- or robotic-assisted NSM. World J Surg Oncol 2023; 21:222. [PMID: 37491239 PMCID: PMC10369824 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03107-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The current study aims to evaluate the nipple and skin sensation following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and identify patient-, surgical-, or treatment-related factors affecting nipple or skin sensation in this cohort. METHODS Patients who received NSM with postoperative nipple and skin sensation test evaluation at a single institution over the past 10 years were retrospectively retrieved from a prospectively collected breast cancer surgery database. RESULTS A total of 460 NSM procedures were included in this current study, with the mean age of 48.3 ± 9.1. Three-hundred eighty-three (83.3%) patients had breast reconstructions. One-hundred seventy-four (37.8%) received conventional NSM (C-NSM), 195 (42.4%) endoscopic-assisted NSM (E-NSM), and 91 (19.8%) robotic-assisted NSM (R-NSM) procedures. For nipple sensation assessment, 15 (3.3%) were grade 0, 83 (18.2%) grade I, 229 (49.7%) grade II, and 133 (28.9%) grade III (normal sensation), respectively, with mean grade score of 2.1 ± 0.7. The preserved (grade III) nipple sensation rate was 36.2% (63/174) in the C-NSM group, 26.7% (52/195) in the E-NSM group, and 19.7% (18/91) in the R-NSM group (P = 0.06). The "time since surgery to last evaluation" was significantly longer in the C-NSM group (45.6 ± 34 months) or E-NSM group (44.7 ± 35.8 months) as compared to R-NSM group (31.8 ± 16 months, P < 0.01). In multivariate analysis, peri-areolar incision showed higher grade of nipple sensation (OR: 2.1, P = 0.02) compared to upper outer quadrant incision, and longer follow-up time post-NSM showed significant improvement of nipple or skin sensation (> 60 months vs. ≦ 12 months: nipple odds ratio (OR) = 5.75, P < 0.01; skin, OR = 1.97, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Our current analysis showed some factors to be related to postoperative nipple or skin sensation, and longer "time after surgery" was associated with significant improvement of nipple and skin sensation in patients who received NSM, regardless of the surgical approaches. SYNOPSIS Our current analysis showed a significant portion of patients with decrease or loss of nipple or skin sensation after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). Several factors associated with preserved nipple or skin sensation were identified, including age, surgical methods, surgical wound location, and association of time from surgery showing that improvement of partial nipple or skin sensation was evident after a longer follow-up.
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- Hung-Wen Lai
- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Breast Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Breast Oncoplastic Surgery Unit, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Information Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Wesing Breast Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Kim JH, Toesca A, Pozzi G, Gazzetta G, Marrazzo E, Park HS. Controversies and strengths of robot-assisted mastectomy. Eur J Cancer Prev 2023; 32:388-390. [PMID: 37302018 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is used to improve cosmetic outcomes while maintaining oncological safety in patients with early breast cancer; however, NSM requires a higher level of skill and workload than mastectomy and is associated with long, visible scars. Robotic surgical systems reduce surgeon workload and facilitate precise surgery. Considering the increasing support of robot-assisted NSM (RNSM), this paper aims to discuss the current controversies based on the research findings reported thus far. There are four concerns regarding RNSM; increased cost, oncological outcomes, the level of experience and skill, and standardization. It should be noted that RNSM is not a surgery performed on all patients but rather a procedure performed on selected patients who meet specific indications. A large-scale randomized clinical trial comparing robotic and conventional NSM has recently begun in Korea; therefore, it is necessary to wait for these results for more insight into oncological outcomes. Although the level of experience and skill required for robotic mastectomy may not be easily achieved by all surgeons, the learning curve for RNSM appears manageable and can be overcome with appropriate training and practice. Training programs and standardization efforts will help improve the overall quality of RNSM. There are some advantages to RNSM. The robotic system provides improved precision and accuracy, helping remove breast tissue more effectively. RNSM has advantages such as smaller scars, less blood loss, and a lower rate of surgical complications. Patients who undergo RNSM report better quality of life.
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- Joo Heung Kim
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Turin, Italy and
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Turin, Italy and
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Turin, Italy and
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Ospedale Maggiore di Lodi, Lodi, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Saiga M, Nakagiri R, Mukai Y, Matsumoto H, Kimata Y. Trends and issues in clinical research on satisfaction and quality of life after mastectomy and breast reconstruction: a 5-year scoping review. Int J Clin Oncol 2023:10.1007/s10147-023-02347-5. [PMID: 37160493 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02347-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Breast reconstruction (BR) aims to improve the satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer survivors. Clinical studies using patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can therefore provide relevant information to the patients and support decision-making. This scoping review was conducted to analyze recent trends in world regions, methods used, and factors investigated. The literature search was conducted in August 2022. Databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, and CINAHL were searched for relevant English-language studies published from 2017 to 2022. Studies involving women with breast cancer who underwent BR after mastectomy and investigated PROs after BR using BR-specific scales were included. Data on the country, publication year, study design, PRO measures (PROMs) used, time points of surveys, and research themes were collected. In total, 147 articles met the inclusion criteria. BREAST-Q was the most widely used, contributing to the increase in the number and diversification of studies in this area. Such research has been conducted mainly in North America and Europe and is still developing in Asia and other regions. The research themes involved a wide range of clinical and patient factors in addition to surgery, which could be influenced by research methods, time since surgery, and even cultural differences. Recent BR-specific PROMs have led to a worldwide development of research on factors that affect satisfaction and QOL after BR. PRO after BR may be influenced by local cultural and social features, and it would be necessary to accumulate data in each region to draw clinically useful conclusion.
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- Miho Saiga
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Park KU, Cha C, Pozzi G, Kang YJ, Gregorc V, Sapino A, Gazzetta G, Marrazzo E, Toesca A. Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Recent Advancements and Ongoing Controversies. CURRENT BREAST CANCER REPORTS 2023; 15:127-134. [PMID: 37293274 PMCID: PMC10133895 DOI: 10.1007/s12609-023-00487-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent technical advancements in RNSM, describe the ongoing teaching programs, and discuss the ongoing controversies. Recent findings Robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy (RNSM) is the newest addition to the armamentarium of surgical techniques for patients who require a mastectomy. The potential benefits of using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA) are the small 3D camera and lighting offering superior visualization, the Endowrist robotic instruments offering greater range of motion, and surgeon being at a seated position at the console rendering a more ergonomic operating position. Summary RNSM can potentially help overcome the technical difficulties of performing a conventional NSM. Further studies are needed to elucidate the oncologic safety and cost-effectiveness of RNSM.
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- Ko Un Park
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 USA
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH USA
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- Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo (To), Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo (To), Italy
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- Unit of Pathology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Department of Medical Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo (To), Italy
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Ospedale Maggiore Di Lodi, Lodi, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo (To), Italy
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De la Cruz-Ku G, Chambergo-Michilot D, Perez A, Valcarcel B, Pamen L, Linshaw D, Chatterjee A, LaFemina J, Boughey JC. Outcomes of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy versus conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy in women with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01547-5. [PMID: 36808041 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01547-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The promising results of the robotic approach for multiple cancer operations has led to interest in the potential of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM); however, further studies are required to compare the benefits and complications of this approach with those of conventional open nipple-sparing mastectomy (C-NSM). We performed a meta-analysis to compare surgical complications of R-NSM versus C-NSM. We performed a review of literature through June 2022 in PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohorts, case-control studies, and case series with > 50 patients comparing the two techniques. Separate meta-analyses were conducted according to study design. From 80 publications, we identified six studies. The sample size ranged from 63 to 311 mastectomies from 63 to 275 patients. The tumor size and disease stage were similar between groups. The positive margin rate was 0-4.6% in the R-NSM arm and 0-2.9% in the C-NSM arm. Four studies reported early recurrence data, which were similar between groups (R-NSM: 0%, C-NSM: 0-8%). The R-NSM group had a lower rate of overall complications compared to the C-NSM group in cohorts/RCTs (RR = 0.68, 95%CI 0.49-0.96). In case-control studies, rate of necrosis was lower with R-NSM. Operative time was significantly longer in the R-NSM group in cohort/RCTs. In early experience with R-NSM, R-NSM had a lower overall complication rate compared to C-NSM in cohorts/RCTs. While these data are promising, our results show variability and heterogeneity limiting definitive conclusions. Additional trials are needed to guide the role of R-NSM and its oncologic outcomes.
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- Gabriel De la Cruz-Ku
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA. .,Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú.
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Division of Plastic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center/Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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Toesca A, Park HS, Ryu JM, Kim YJ, Lee J, Sangalli C, Maisonneuve P, Marrazzo E, Pozzi G, Gazzetta G, Montemurro F, Corso G, Lissidini G, Caldarella P, Mazzotta E, Massari G, Veronesi P. Robot-assisted mastectomy: next major advance in breast cancer surgery. Br J Surg 2023; 110:502-503. [PMID: 36708043 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Antonio Toesca
- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Centre, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Centre, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Centre, Eulji University, Gyeonggi-do 10285, Korea
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- Data Management, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Ospedale Maggiore di Lodi, Lodi, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Oncology and Hematology, University of Milan School of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Oncology and Hematology, University of Milan School of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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Vieira RADC, Bailão-Junior A, de Oliveira-Junior I. Does breast oncoplastic surgery improve quality of life? Front Oncol 2023; 12:1099125. [PMID: 36713564 PMCID: PMC9877289 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1099125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Breast Oncoplastic Surgery (OS) has established itself as a safe procedure associated with the treatment of breast cancer, but the term is broad, encompassing procedures associated with breast-conserving surgeries (BCS), conservative mastectomies and fat grafting. Surgeons believe that OS is associated with an increase in quality of life (QOL), but the diversity of QOL questionnaires and therapeutic modalities makes it difficult to assess from the patient's perspective. To answer this question, we performed a search for systematic reviews on QOL associated with different COM procedures, and in their absence, we selected case-control studies, discussing the main results. We observed that: (1) Patients undergoing BCS or breast reconstruction have improved QoL compared to those undergoing mastectomy; (2) In patients undergoing BCS, OS has not yet shown an improvement in QOL, a fact possibly influenced by patient selection bias; (3) In patients undergoing mastectomy with reconstruction, the QoL results are superior when the reconstruction is performed with autologous flaps and when the areola is preserved; (4) Prepectoral implants improves QOL in relation to subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction; (5) ADM do not improves QOL; (6) In patients undergoing prophylactic mastectomy, satisfaction is high with the indication, but the patient must be informed about the potential complications associated with the procedure; (7) Satisfaction is high after performing fat grafting. It is observed that, in general, OS increases QOL, and when evaluating the procedures, any preservation or repair, or the use of autologous tissues, increases QOL, justifying OS.
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- René Aloisio da Costa Vieira
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu/SP, Brazil,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oncologia, Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos/SP, Brazil,Departamento de Cirurgia Oncológica, Divisão de Mastologia, Hospital de Câncer de Muriaé, Muriaé/MG, Brazil,Active Member of European Organisation for Research and Treatment (EORTC) Quality of life Group, Brussels, Belgium,*Correspondence: René Aloisio da Costa Vieira,
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu/SP, Brazil,Departamento de Mastologia e Reconstrução Mamária, Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos/SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu/SP, Brazil,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Oncologia, Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos/SP, Brazil,Departamento de Mastologia e Reconstrução Mamária, Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos/SP, Brazil
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Hunt KK. Editorial on Toesca et al's "A Randomized Trial of Robotic Mastectomy Versus Open Surgery in Women With Breast Cancer or BRCA Mutation". Ann Surg 2022; 276:20-21. [PMID: 35703454 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Kelly K Hunt
- Olla Stribling Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research, Chair, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1434, Houston, TX
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Park HS, Lee J, Lai HW, Park JM, Ryu JM, Lee JE, Kim JY, Marrazzo E, De Scalzi AM, Corso G, Montemurro F, Gazzetta G, Pozzi G, Toesca A. Surgical and Oncologic Outcomes of Robotic and Conventional Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction: International Multicenter Pooled Data Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:6646-6657. [PMID: 35583693 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11865-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM) has been developed to reduce conspicuous scar and increase the quality of life in women. This study aimed to evaluate the surgical and oncologic outcomes of RNSM with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) compared with conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy (CNSM). PATIENTS AND METHODS This international multicenter, pooled analysis of individual patient-level data enrolled a total of 755 procedures in 659 women (609 had breast cancer and 50 underwent risk-reducing mastectomy) who underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy with IBR. Surgical and oncologic outcomes, including 30-days postoperative (POD 30d) complication rate, nipple necrosis rate, grade of Clavien-Dindo classification, disease-free survival, and overall survival, were evaluated. Propensity score-matched analyses were performed to adjust for confounding factors. RESULTS The median age of both the RNSM and CNSM groups was 45 years. The RNSM group had lower body mass index (BMI) and a higher proportion of benign disease compared with the CNSM group. POD 30d complications and postoperative complication grade III rates were lower in the RNSM group than in the CNSM group (p < 0.05). The nipple necrosis rate was 2.2% and 7.8% for RNSM and CNSM, respectively (p = 0.002). After propensity score matching, significantly lower rates of POD 30d complications, nipple necrosis, and postoperative complication grade III occurred in the RNSM group than in the CNSM group (all p < 0.05). Oncologic outcomes were not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSION RNSM can provide better cosmetic results with favorable surgical and oncologic outcomes for women with early breast cancer or BRCA mutation.
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- Hyung Seok Park
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Endoscopic and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.,Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.,Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computing, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Breast Division, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Breast Division, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Ospedale Maggiore di Lodi, ASST di Lodi, Lodi, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, School of Medicine, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Strategic Program, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO - IRCCS, Str. Provinciale 142, Candiolo, Torino, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Strategic Program, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO - IRCCS, Str. Provinciale 142, Candiolo, Torino, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Strategic Program, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO - IRCCS, Str. Provinciale 142, Candiolo, Torino, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Strategic Program, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO - IRCCS, Str. Provinciale 142, Candiolo, Torino, Italy.
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Blair SL, Kolb F. Minimally Invasive Mastectomy: It Is Coming Around the Mountain. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:10.1245/s10434-022-11634-w. [PMID: 35334010 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11634-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Sarah L Blair
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, USA
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Gui Y, Chen Q, Li S, Yang X, Liu J, Wu X, Zhu Y, Fan L, Jiang J, Chen L. Safety and Feasibility of Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic/Robotic-Assisted) Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Combined with Prosthesis Breast Reconstruction in Breast Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:10.1245/s10434-022-11420-8. [PMID: 35171405 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11420-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive (robotic or laparoscopic-assisted) nipple-sparing mastectomy combined with prosthesis breast reconstruction (NSM-PBR) is associated with smaller scars and greater patient satisfaction. However, the oncological safety of minimally invasive NSM-PBR remains controversial. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients with breast cancer who underwent breast reconstruction between 1 January 2006 and 20 February 2021. Demographic and clinicopathological characteristics, operation information, postoperative complications, and survival outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS In all, 292 patients underwent minimally invasive NSM-PBR and 205 underwent open NSM-PBR for breast cancer. In the minimally invasive NSM-PBR group, 268 (91.8%) patients underwent laparoscopy and 24 (8.2%) patients underwent robot-assisted NSM-PBR. Mean operation time in the minimally invasive NSM-PBR group was significantly longer than that in the open NSM-PBR group (P = 0.023). Mean intraoperative blood loss was significantly less in the minimally invasive NSM-PBR group (P < 0.05). There was no significant between-group difference in total complications. Similarly, there were no significant between-group differences in overall survival, recurrence-free survival, and local recurrence rate (P = 0.450, P = 0.613, and P = 0.679, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The complication, recurrence, and mortality rates in minimally invasive NSM-PBR group were comparable to those in open NSM-PBR group. Our preliminary results are encouraging and suggest that minimally invasive NSM-PBR affords good cosmetic results and its oncological safety is comparable to that of open surgery.
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- Yu Gui
- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Breast Disease Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Di Monta G, Marone U, Avino F, Esposito E, Cepparulo V, Morra E, Saponara R, Bifulco F, Cuomo A, Cascella M, Mori S. Superomedial pedicle skin-reducing mastectomy in ptotic and large-sized breasts with two-stage reconstruction through transaxillary video-assisted technique: An effective surgical and anesthetic approach. Front Surg 2022; 9:1040602. [PMID: 36684343 PMCID: PMC9850288 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1040602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Skin-reducing mastectomy has been applied to several surgical techniques in which subcutaneous mastectomy is associated with various types of skin reduction, with preservation of a lower dermal flap to reinforce the inferior lateral seat of an implant. The aim of the study is to present a case series of patients with pendulous/ptotic and/or large-sized breasts treated for breast cancer at the Breast Surgery Unit of Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy, with the superomedial pedicle skin-reducing mastectomy technique, two-stage reconstruction, and transaxillary video-assisted technique, when a postoperative radiotherapy was indicated. We verified its effectiveness by discussing its results, especially in patients who are candidates for postmastectomy radiotherapy. Materials and methods A single-center retrospective study was performed between January 2020 and March 2021 on a prospectively filled database of conservative mastectomies. Of the 64 patients who underwent nipple/skin-sparing mastectomies in the mentioned period, 17 (mean age 46 years, range 30-62 years) were treated with superomedial pedicle skin-reducing mastectomy, with two-stage breast reconstruction through transaxillary video-assisted replacement expander with definitive prosthesis and contralateral symmetrization, selected for postmastectomy radiotherapy. Results We had only three minor complications. No flap necrosis, no infections, no breast seromas, and no reconstructive failures were observed. During follow-up of the patients treated with video-assisted reconstruction, there were no cases of infection, hematoma, implant rupture, or suture dehiscence in the reconstructed breast. Discussion Skin-reducing mastectomy with superomedial pedicle is a safe and reliable procedure to treat breast cancer in selected patients, i.e., those with pendulous/ptotic and or large-sized breasts. Particularly, in patients who undergo postmastectomy radiotherapy, the two-stage reconstruction with video-assisted transaxillary endoscopic approach can find its main indication, using incisions positioned far from the mammary region, offering numerous advantages.
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- G Di Monta
- UOSD Oncoplastic Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Breast Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Breast Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Breast Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOSD Oncoplastic Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOSD Oncoplastic Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Breast Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Division of Anesthesia, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Division of Anesthesia, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOC Division of Anesthesia, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- UOSD Oncoplastic Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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Magnoni F, Alessandrini S, Alberti L, Polizzi A, Rotili A, Veronesi P, Corso G. Breast Cancer Surgery: New Issues. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:4053-4066. [PMID: 34677262 PMCID: PMC8534635 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28050344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Since ancient times, breast cancer treatment has crucially relied on surgeons and clinicians making great efforts to find increasingly conservative approaches to cure the tumor. In the Halstedian era (mid-late 19th century), the predominant practice consisted of the radical and disfiguring removal of the breast, much to the detriment of women's psycho-physical well-being. Thanks to enlightened scientists such as Professor Umberto Veronesi, breast cancer surgery has since impressively progressed and adopted a much more conservative approach. Over the last three decades, a better understanding of tumor biology and of its significant biomarkers has made the assessment of genetic and molecular profiles increasingly important. At the same time, neo-adjuvant treatments have been introduced, and great improvements in genetics, imaging technologies and in both oncological and reconstructive surgical techniques have been made. The future of breast cancer management must now rest on an ever more precise and targeted type of surgery that, through an increasingly multidisciplinary and personalized approach, can ensure oncological radicality while offering the best possible quality of life.
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- Francesca Magnoni
- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
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- Division of Breast Radiology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy;
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Breast Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy; (S.A.); (L.A.); (A.P.); (P.V.); (G.C.)
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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