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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] [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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Kim JH, Ryu JM, Bae SJ, Ko BS, Choi JE, Kim KS, Cha C, Choi YJ, Lee HY, Nam SE, Kim Z, Kang YJ, Lee MH, Lee JE, Park E, Shin HJ, Kim MK, Choi HJ, Kwon SU, Son NH, Park HS, Lee J. Minimal Access vs Conventional Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. JAMA Surg 2024:2822315. [PMID: 39141399 PMCID: PMC11325243 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.2977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Importance While nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer was only performed using the open method in the past, its frequency using endoscopic and robotic surgical instruments has been increasing rapidly. However, there are limited studies regarding postoperative complications and the benefits and drawbacks of minimal access NSM (M-NSM) compared with conventional NSM (C-NSM). Objective To examine the differences in postoperative complications between C-NSM and M-NSM. Design, Setting, Participants This was a retrospective multicenter cohort study enrolling 1583 female patients aged 19 years and older with breast cancer who underwent NSM at 21 university hospitals in Korea between January 2018 and December 2020. Those with mastectomy without preserving the nipple-areolar complex (NAC), clinical or pathological malignancy in the NAC, inflammatory breast cancer, breast cancer infiltrating the chest wall or skin, metastatic breast cancer, or insufficient medical records were excluded. Data were analyzed from November 2021 to March 2024. Exposures M-NSM or C-NSM. Main Outcomes and Measures Clinicopathological factors and postoperative complications within 3 months of surgery were assessed. Statistical analyses, including logistic regression, were used to identify the factors associated with complications. Results There were 1356 individuals (mean [SD] age, 45.47 [8.56] years) undergoing C-NSM and 227 (mean [SD] age, 45.41 [7.99] years) undergoing M-NSM (35 endoscopy assisted and 192 robot assisted). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups regarding short- and long-term postoperative complications (<30 days: C-NSM, 465 of 1356 [34.29%] vs M-NSM, 73 of 227 [32.16%]; P = .53; <90 days: C-NSM, 525 of 1356 [38.72%] vs M-NSM, 73 of 227 [32.16%]; P = .06). Nipple-areolar complex necrosis was more common in the long term after C-NSM than M-NSM (C-NSM, 91 of 1356 [6.71%] vs M-NSM, 5 of 227 [2.20%]; P = .04). Wound infection occurred more frequently after M-NSM (C-NSM, 58 of 1356 [4.28%] vs M-NSM, 18 of 227 [7.93%]; P = .03). Postoperative seroma occurred more frequently after C-NSM (C-NSM, 193 of 1356 [14.23%] vs M-NSM, 21 of 227 [9.25%]; P = .04). Mild or severe breast ptosis was a significant risk factor for nipple or areolar necrosis (odds ratio [OR], 4.75; 95% CI, 1.66-13.60; P = .004 and OR, 8.78; 95% CI, 1.88-41.02; P = .006, respectively). Conversely, use of a midaxillary, anterior axillary, or axillary incision was associated with a lower risk of necrosis (OR for other incisions, 32.72; 95% CI, 2.11-508.36; P = .01). Necrosis occurred significantly less often in direct-to-implant breast reconstruction compared to other breast reconstructions (OR, 2.85; 95% CI, 1.11-7.34; P = .03). Conclusions and Relevance The similar complication rates between C-NSM and M-NSM demonstrates that both methods were equally safe, allowing the choice to be guided by patient preferences and specific needs.
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- Joo Heung Kim
- Department of Surgery, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Seoul Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Dong-A University Hospital, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Hanyang University Medical Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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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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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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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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Khanna R, Shah E. Robotics in Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer: A Perspective View. Clin Breast Cancer 2024; 24:17-26. [PMID: 37867115 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2023.09.016] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This perspective article aims to summarize and provide an outlook for developments around the use of robotics in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. We searched existing literature on the design and development of new systems and the current use of pre-existing surgical robotic systems. Robotic interventions for breast palpation and biopsy under ultrasound and MRI guidance are being developed and tested on simulated breast phantoms. Results are comparable to those achieved by clinicians; however, there are yet to be any human trials. Existing robotic surgical systems have been evaluated in human trials to perform nipple-sparing mastectomy and harvesting of autologous tissue for breast reconstruction. Results are comparable to traditional NSM and demonstrate positive short-term outcomes for patients. Robotic devices could revolutionize the clinical workflow around breast cancer through less invasive surgery, greater accuracy in biopsies and microsurgery and a potential reduction in clinicians' workload. However, more research into the practical deployment of these devices and concrete scientific evidence of better patient outcomes is needed.
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- Raghav Khanna
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, England.
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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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Ngaserin S, Wong AWJ, Leong FQH, Feng JJ, Kok YO, Tan BKT. A Preliminary Experience of Endoscopic Total Mastectomy With Immediate Free Abdominal-Based Perforator Flap Reconstruction Using Minimal Incisions, and Literature Review. J Breast Cancer 2023; 26:152-167. [PMID: 37051645 PMCID: PMC10139846 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2023.26.e10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Endoscopic total mastectomy (ETM) is predominantly performed with reconstruction using prostheses, lipofilling, omental flaps, latissimus dorsi flaps, or a combination of these techniques. Common approaches include minimal incisions, e.g., periareolar, inframammary, axillary, or mid-axillary line, which limit the technical ability to perform autologous flap insets and microvascular anastomoses, as such the ETM with free abdominal-based perforator flap reconstruction has not been robustly explored. METHODS We studied female patients with breast cancer who underwent ETM and abdominal-based flap reconstruction. Clinical-radiological-pathological characteristics, surgery, complications, recurrence rates, and aesthetic outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS Twelve patients underwent ETM with abdominal-based flap reconstruction. The mean age was 53.4 years (range 36-65). Of the patients, 33.3% were surgically treated for stage I, 58.4% for stage II, and 8.3% for stage III cancer. Mean tumor size was 35.4 mm (range 1-67). Mean specimen weight was 458.75 g (range 242-800). Of the patients, 92.3% successfully received endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy and 7.7% underwent intraoperative conversion to skin-sparing mastectomy after carcinoma was reported on frozen section of the nipple base. Mean operative time for ETM was 139 minutes (92-198), and the average ischemic time was 37.3 minutes (range 22-50). Fifty percent of patients underwent deep inferior epigastric perforator, 33.4% underwent MS-2 transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM), 8.3% underwent MS-1 TRAM, and 8.3% underwent pedicled TRAM flap reconstruction. No cases required re-exploration, no flap failure occurred, margins were clear, and no skin or nipple-areolar complex ischemia/necrosis developed. In the aesthetic outcome evaluation, 16.7% were excellent, 75% good, 8.3% fair, and none were unsatisfactory. No recurrences were observed. CONCLUSION ETM through a minimal-access inferior mammary or mid-axillary line approach, followed by immediate pedicled TRAM or free abdominal-based perforator flap reconstruction, can be a safe means of achieving an "aesthetically scarless" mastectomy and reconstruction through minimal incisions.
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- Sabrina Ngaserin
- Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore.
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- Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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- Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore
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- Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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- Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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- Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore
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Kaviani A, Ashraf-Ganjouei A, Vasigh M, Zand S, Patocskai E. Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using the Autologous Dermal Flap. J Surg Res 2023; 283:713-718. [PMID: 36462381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the development of breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer treatment, there still remain indications for total mastectomy. Since mastectomy has a significant negative impact on the patients' quality of life, breast reconstruction is increasingly popular. However, for patients with large ptotic breasts who do not choose tissue-based reconstruction techniques and prefer implant-based breast reconstruction, there is no single-stage breast reconstruction technique other than the classic technique using Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM). METHODS This study presents a novel technique for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) and Immediate Breast reconstruction (IBR) in 11 operations (in seven patients) whose treatment decision-making was based on NCCN guidelines. In this technique, the implant/tissue expander is covered by the pectoral muscle in the upper part and an autologous dermal flap in the lower part, replacing an ADM. The dermal flap is created from the de-epithelialized lower mastectomy flap in these large ptotic breasts. Maintaining the nipple-areola complex (NAC) is possible by re-implanting a free nipple split-thickness graft from the NAC of the ipsilateral breast prepared at the beginning of the operation. RESULTS All seven patients had large ptotic breasts ranging from C cup to double D in size and grade 2 and higher breast ptosis. The mean BMI of the patients was 28 (range: 26-33). No major complications occurred postoperatively. There were three minor complications, all managed conservatively. Surgical indications were risk reduction surgery in three patients with BRCA mutations and therapeutic in the remaining patients (three multifocal invasive ductal carcinomas and one diffused ductal carcinoma in situ). None of the patients had a previous reduction mammoplasty as preparation for NSM, and all the patients underwent a single operation. No breast tissue remained under the NAC, which is ideal with the NSM technique. CONCLUSIONS The proposed technique is excellent for implant-based IBR in patients with large ptotic breasts. It eliminates the use of ADM mesh and reduces the cost and postoperative complication rate associated with ADM. Furthermore, using a free nipple graft technique can eliminate the need for a preparatory mastopexy. This technique can also theoretically reduce the risk of recurrence or new primary breast cancer as there are no remaining ducts beneath the nipple-areola complex.
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- Ahmad Kaviani
- Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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Go J, Ahn JH, Park JM, Choi SB, Lee J, Kim JY, Park HS. Analysis of robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy using the da Vinci SP system. J Surg Oncol 2022; 126:417-424. [PMID: 35622078 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND As patients tend to be diagnosed with breast cancer at an early stage, the demand for better cosmetic outcomes has increased. Several studies revealed that robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM) shows favorable outcomes. The aim of the study was to reveal the feasibility of RNSM using the da Vinci single-port (SP) system with a minimal incision, hidden in the arm. METHODS From 2018 to 2021, 81 cases (70 patients) were retrospectively reviewed. Clinicopathologic characteristics, operative outcomes, and postoperative complications were evaluated. The operative outcomes were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS The median age was 42 years (range, 26-60 years). Bilateral RNSM was performed in 11 (27.2%) patients. The median size of the initial skin incision was 40 mm (range, 20-55 mm). Immediate reconstruction with direct-to-implant was performed in 54 (66.7%) patients and deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps in 15 (18.5%) patients. Postoperative complications of Clavien-Dindo Classification III occurred in six (7.5%) patients. Patients reconstructed with a DIEP flap had large breasts with more severe ptosis, yet grade III complications did not occur. CONCLUSIONS RNSM using the SP system can be applied for curative and risk-reducing mastectomy, regardless of breast size or ptosis grade.
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- Jieon Go
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center Eulji University, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery: Recent Evidence with Comparative Clinical Outcomes. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11071827. [PMID: 35407434 PMCID: PMC8999956 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In recent times, robot-assisted surgery has been prominently gaining pace to minimize overall postsurgical complications with minimal traumatization, due to technical advancements in telerobotics and ergonomics. The aim of this review is to explore the efficiency of robot-assisted systems for executing breast surgeries, including microsurgeries, direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, deep inferior epigastric perforators-based surgery, latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. Robot-assisted surgery systems are efficient due to 3D-based visualization, dexterity, and range of motion while executing breast surgery. The review describes the comparative efficiency of robot-assisted surgery in relation to conventional or open surgery, in terms of clinical outcomes, morbidity rates, and overall postsurgical complication rates. Potential cost-effective barriers and technical skills were also delineated as the major limitations associated with these systems in the clinical sector. Furthermore, instrument articulation of robot-assisted surgical systems (for example, da Vinci systems) can enable high accuracy and precision surgery due to its promising ability to mitigate tremors at the time of surgery, and shortened learning curve, making it more beneficial than other open surgery procedures.
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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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Song Y, Sun S, Li D, Han J, Niu M, Luo S, Xu H, Huang R, Zhang S, Wu Y, Wu Q, Xiong J, Hao L. Long-term oncologic safety of immediate reconstructive surgery in patients with invasive breast cancer: a retrospective matched-cohort study. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:348. [PMID: 34930333 PMCID: PMC8686330 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02450-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective Immediate reconstruction (IR) is a safe and effective surgical treatment for patients with breast cancer. We aimed to assess the prognosis, aesthetic outcomes, and patient satisfaction of IR compared with breast conservation surgery (BCS) and total mastectomy (TM). Methods This retrospective matched-cohort study was conducted between May 2005 and December 2014. We established two cohorts according to the tumor (T) size of breast cancer. In the T≤3cm group, cases (IR) and controls (BCS or TM) were matched for age, pathological tumor size, and pathologic nodal status in a 1:1:1 ratio. In the T>3cm group, cases (IR) and controls (TM) were matched with the same factors and ratio. The primary outcome was the 5-year disease-free survival (DFS). The secondary outcome was patient satisfaction and quality of life. Results A total of 12,678 breast cancer patients were assessed for eligibility, of which 587 were included (T≤3 cm group: 155 IR vs 155 BCS vs 155 TM; T>3cm group: 61 IR vs 61 TM). In the T≤3 cm cohort, patients who underwent IR had no difference compared with those who underwent BCS or TM regarding the 5-year DFS (P=0.539); however, an improved aesthetic satisfaction, psychosocial, and sexual well-being were achieved in the IR group (P<0.001). In the T>3 cm cohort, the IR group had a worse median 5-year DFS (P=0.044), especially for Her2+ or triple-negative breast carcinoma (TNBC) subtypes compared with the TM group. Conclusions IR improves aesthetic satisfaction, psychosocial, and sexual well-being for breast cancer patients with T≤3 cm. For patients with T > 3 cm invasive breast cancer, TM is superior to IR as it predicts a better 5-year DFS.
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Karami K, Anbari K. Breast Cancer: A Review of Risk Factors and New Insights into Treatment. CURRENT CANCER THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394717999210120195208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Today, despite significant advances in cancer treatment have been made, breast cancer
remains one of the main health problems and considered a top biomedical investigation urgency.
The present study reviewed the common conventional chemotherapy agents and also some alternative
and complementary approaches such as oncolytic virotherapy, bacteriotherapy, nanotherapy,
immunotherapy, and natural products, which are recommended for breast cancer treatment. In addition
to current surgery approaches such as mastectomy, in recent years, a number of novel techniques
such as robotic mastectomies, nipple-sparing mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, daycase
mastectomy were used in breast cancer surgery. In this review, we summarize new insights
into risk factors, surgical and non-surgical treatments for breast cancer.
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- Kimia Karami
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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Chen K, M Beeraka N, Zhang J, Reshetov IV, Nikolenko VN, Sinelnikov MY, Mikhaleva LM. Efficacy of da Vinci robot-assisted lymph node surgery than conventional axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer - A comparative study. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2307. [PMID: 34270843 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND da Vinci robot-assisted axillary lymph node dissection (dVALND) can be a minimally invasive technique to minimize post-operative complications. OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical efficacy of dVALND in breast cancer (BC) patients for mitigating the postoperative complications than conventional ALND. METHODS Total 60 female patients with BC were admitted to our hospitals since September 2018, and these patients segregated into two groups of 30 patients each. Modified radical mastectomy for BC was performed to the patients in both groups. In Group 1 (control group), ALND was performed using conventional mode of axillary lymph node surgery. In Group 2 (Test group), the dVALND was performed using da Vinci robot-assisted surgery. Wound healing, aesthetic effect and patient's satisfaction were evaluated after conventional method and dVALND. RESULTS Postoperative complications viz., wound infection (1/30 (3.33%), p < 0.05), fat necrosis (3/30 (10%), p < 0.05) and lymphedema of upper limbs (2/30 (6.67%), p < 0.05) were observed in dVALND than conventional surgery. Local recurrence or metastasis was minimized and overall aesthetic effect not observed during follow-up. CONCLUSION dVALND improved the overall patient's quality of life by mitigating postoperative complications than ALND.
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- Kuo Chen
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.,Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR), Department of Biochemistry, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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Filipe MD, de Bock E, Postma EL, Bastian OW, Schellekens PPA, Vriens MR, Witkamp AJ, Richir MC. Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy complication rate compared to traditional nipple-sparing mastectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:265-272. [PMID: 34128142 PMCID: PMC8960562 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01265-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
Breast cancer is worldwide the most common cause of cancer in women and causes the second most common cancer-related death. Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is commonly used in therapeutic and prophylactic settings. Furthermore, (preventive) mastectomies are, besides complications, also associated with psychological and cosmetic consequences. Robotic NSM (RNSM) allows for better visualization of the planes and reducing the invasiveness. The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative complication rate of RNSM to NSM. A systematic search was performed on all (R)NSM articles. The primary outcome was determining the overall postoperative complication rate of traditional NSM and RNSM. Secondary outcomes were comparing the specific postoperative complication rates: implant loss, hematoma, (flap)necrosis, infection, and seroma. Forty-nine studies containing 13,886 cases of (R)NSM were included. No statistically significant differences were found regarding postoperative complications (RNSM 3.9%, NSM 7.0%, p = 0.070), postoperative implant loss (RNSM 4.1%, NSM 3.2%, p = 0.523), hematomas (RNSM 4.3%, NSM 2.0%, p = 0.059), necrosis (RNSM 4.3%, NSM 7.4%, p = 0.230), infection (RNSM 8.3%, NSM 4.0%, p = 0.054) or seromas (RNSM 3.0%, NSM 2.0%, p = 0.421). Overall, there are no statistically significant differences in complication rates between NSM and RNSM.
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- M. D. Filipe
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Lai HW, Chen ST, Mok CW, Chang YT, Lin SL, Lin YJ, Chen DR, Kuo SJ. Single-Port Three-Dimensional (3D) Videoscope-Assisted Endoscopic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in the Management of Breast Cancer: Technique, Clinical Outcomes, Medical Cost, Learning Curve, and Patient-Reported Aesthetic Results from 80 Preliminary Procedures. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:7331-7344. [PMID: 33934239 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-09964-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The preliminary results of an innovative surgical technique, which incorporated single-port three-dimensional (3D) videoscope and instruments for endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy (E-NSM), were reported. METHODS The medical records of patients who underwent single-port 3D E-NSM for breast cancer from August 2018 to September 2020 were analyzed, and the preliminary outcome of this procedure as well as the patient-reported aesthetic results are described in this article. RESULTS The study enrolled 70 patients who received 80 procedures of single-port 3D E-NSM. The mean operation time was 158 ± 36 min, and the mean blood loss was 41 ± 26 ml. Three procedures (3.8 %) associated with delayed axillary wound-healing, eight cases of transient nipple ischemia (10 %), three cases of partial nipple ischemia/necrosis (3.7 %), and one case of total nipple-areolar complex (NAC) necrosis (1.3 %) were observed. No patient had margin involvement. Satisfaction rates of approximately 90 % were observed in terms of postoperative scar appearance, location, and length. Most of the patients (87.8 %) reported that they would choose the same operation again if given the chance to do so. The overall cost of a single-port 3D E-NSM was 7522 ± 470 U.S. dollars. According to cumulative sum (CUSUM) plot analysis, about 14 cases were needed for surgeons to familiarize themselves with single-port 3D E-NSM and immediate gel implant reconstruction and to decrease their operation time significantly in the initial learning phase. CONCLUSION Single-port 3D E-NSM, a safe, efficient, lower-cost procedure, is associated with a good aesthetic result. It is a promising new technique for breast cancer patients indicated for mastectomy, but long-term oncologic safety follow-up evaluation still is needed.
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- Hung-Wen Lai
- Endoscopy and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua, Taiwan. .,Division of General Surgery, Changhua, Taiwan. .,Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua, Taiwan. .,Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Division of Breast Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin, Taiwan. .,Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua, Taiwan. .,School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. .,School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. .,Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Endoscopy and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua, Taiwan.,Division of General Surgery, Changhua, Taiwan.,Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Singhealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Endoscopy and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua, Taiwan.,Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Tumor Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Endoscopy and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua, Taiwan.,Division of General Surgery, Changhua, Taiwan.,Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Changhua, Taiwan.,Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua, Taiwan
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Houvenaeghel G, Barrou J, Jauffret C, Rua S, Sabiani L, Van Troy A, Buttarelli M, Blache G, Lambaudie E, Cohen M, Bannier M. Robotic Versus Conventional Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy With Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Front Oncol 2021; 11:637049. [PMID: 33747960 PMCID: PMC7971115 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.637049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Several studies reported the feasibility and safety of robotic-NSM (R-NSM). The aim of our prospective study was to compare R-NSM and conventional-NSM (C-NSM). Methods We analyzed patients who were operated on with and without robotic assistance (R-NSM or C-NSM) and who received immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with implant or latissimus dorsi-flap (LDF). The main objective was complication rate and secondary aims were post-operative length of hospitalization (POLH), duration of surgery, and cost. Results We analyzed 87 R-NSM and 142 C-NSM with implant-IBR in 50 and 135 patients, with LDF-IBR in 37 and 7 patients, respectively. Higher durations of surgery and costs were observed for R-NSM, without a difference in POLH and interval time to adjuvant therapy between R-NSM and C-NSM. In the multivariate analysis, R-NSM was not associated with a higher breast complication rate (OR=0.608) and significant factors were breast cup-size, LDF combined with implant-IBR, tobacco and inversed-T incision. Grade 2-3 breast complications rate were 13% for R-NSM and 17.3% for C-NSM, significantly higher for LDF combined with implant-IBR, areolar/radial incisions and BMI>=30. A predictive score was calculated (AUC=0.754). In logistic regression, patient's satisfaction between C-NSM and R-NSM were not significantly different, with unfavorable results for BMI >=25 (OR=2.139), NSM for recurrence (OR=5.371) and primary breast cancer with radiotherapy (OR=4.533). A predictive score was calculated. In conclusion, our study confirms the comparable clinical outcome between C- NSM and R-NSM, in the price of longer surgery and higher cost for R-NSM. Predictive scores of breast complications and satisfaction were significantly associated with factors known in the pre-operative period.
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- Gilles Houvenaeghel
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France.,CRCM, CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France.,CRCM, CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France.,CRCM, CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- CRCM, CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Quilichini O, Barrou J, Bannier M, Rua S, Van Troy A, Sabiani L, Lambaudie E, Cohen M, Houvenaeghel G. Mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction: Results of a mono-centric 4-years cohort. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 61:172-179. [PMID: 33437474 PMCID: PMC7787913 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Oncological safety, quality of life and cosmetic outcomes seems to be similar between breast conserving surgery (BCS) and mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). We report our experience of IBR for consecutive mastectomies realized in a recent period of four years in order to determined immediate surgical results according to type of mastectomy and type of reconstruction, as mains objectives. Methods All mastectomies with IBR during years 2016–2019 were included. A retrospective analysis with prospective data collection was performed. Results We analyzed 748 IBR: 353 nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM), 391 skin-sparing mastectomies (SSM) and 4 standard mastectomies, 551 with definitive implant or expanders and 196 with latissimus dorsi-flap (LDF). More NSM were performed during the 2 last years and more LDF were performed for high BMI, high breast cup-size, neo-adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy and local recurrence. We realized 111 robotic NSM and 125 robotic LDF. Longer duration of surgery was significantly associated with the robotic procedures. The overall complications crude rate was 31.4% with 9.9% of re-operations and 5.8% of implant loss. Grade 2–3 complications were significantly associated with smoking. Breast complications occurred in 32.9% of mastectomies with principally skin or nipple-areola-complex suffering or necrosis, hematomas and infections. A predictive score was determined to evaluate risk of complications before surgery. Conclusion Mastectomy with IBR seems to be a safe technique with an acceptable complication rate which is increased by tobacco use, high breast cup-size and IBR-type. Mastectomy with immediate breast to determined immediate surgical results. More Nipple Sparing Mastectomy performed during the 2 last years. More Latissimus dorsi-flap performed for high BMI, high breast cup-size, after radiotherapy.
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- Olivia Quilichini
- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute & CRCM & Aix Marseille Univ, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Paoli Calmettes Institute & CRCM & Aix Marseille Univ, 232 Bd Ste Marguerite, Marseille, France
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Simon P, Barrou J, Cohen M, Rua S, Lambaudie E, Houvenaeghel G. Types of Mastectomies and Immediate Reconstructions for Ipsilateral Breast Local Recurrences. Front Oncol 2020; 10:567298. [PMID: 33363007 PMCID: PMC7758529 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.567298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Ipsilateral-breast-local-recurrence (ILBLR) is a rare event with little data on immediate-breast-reconstruction (IBR). We report post-operative results of different types of mastectomy for ILBLR with or without IBR performed during a period of 40 months in order to analyze post-operative complications as main objective. Methods: We analyzed mastectomies performed for ILBLR after initial breast conservative treatment from January 2016 to April 2019. The characteristics of patients, surgery, complication rate, postoperative hospitalization have been determined. Results: Of the 207 mastectomies, 32.8% had an IBR: 31 nipple-sparing-mastectomy (NSM) and 37 skin-sparing-mastectomy (SSM) with 37 latissimus-dorsi-flap (LDF) IBR and 31 implant-IBR. Few reconstruction was performed for patients with body-mass-index ≥30 (OR = 0.214), infiltrating ductal carcinomas (OR = 0.272) and ASA-3 patients (OR = 0.254). In multivariate analysis, LDF-IBR was more often realized for NSM and for patients with BMI ≥25. The overall complication rate was 37.4%: 45.6 and 33.1% with and without IBR, respectively (p = 0.056). In multivariate analysis, BMI ≥25 (OR 2.02, p = 0.023), IBR (OR 1.9, p = 0.046) and tobacco (OR 2.17, p = 0.055) were correlated with higher risk of complications. There was no difference for Grade 2-3 complications rates for IBR and no IBR, respectively (14.7%: 10/68 and 9.3%: 13/139). In multivariate analysis, overall survival from date of mastectomy for local recurrence was significantly associated with interval time to local recurrence (OR 6.981). Conclusion: Salvage mastectomy and IBR is a good choice for ILBLR, particularly using flap reconstruction. NSM can be considered as a good option in selected patients for ILBLR for NSM and/or LDFR.
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- Pauline Simon
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, CRCM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,CNRS, INSERM, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Park KU, Tozbikian GH, Ferry D, Tsung A, Chetta M, Schulz S, Skoracki R. Residual breast tissue after robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy. Breast 2020; 55:25-29. [PMID: 33310481 PMCID: PMC7726449 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2020.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction While the long-term oncologic safety of robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy (RNSM) remains to be elucidated, histologically detected residual breast tissue (RBT) can be a surrogate for oncologically sound mastectomy. The objective of this study is to determine the presence of RBT after RNSM. Methods Between August 2019–January 2020, we completed 5 cadaveric RNSMs. Full thickness biopsies from the mastectomy skin flap were obtained from predefined locations radially around the mastectomy skin envelop and nipple areolar complex to histologically evaluate for RBT. Results The first case was not technically feasible due to inability to obtain adequate insufflation. Five mastectomy flaps were analyzable. The average mastectomy flap thickness was 2.3 mm (range 2–3 mm) and the average specimen weight was 382.72 g (range 146.9–558.3 g). Of 70 total biopsies, RBT was detected in 11 (15.7%) biopsies. Most common location for RBT was in the nipple-areolar complex, with no RBT detected from the peripheral skin flaps. Conclusions In this cadaveric study, RNSM is feasible leaving minimal RBT on the mastectomy flap. The most common location for RBT is in the periareolar location consistent with previous published findings after open NSM. Clinical studies are underway to evaluate the safety of RNSM. Robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy (RNSM) is technically feasible. Residual breast tissue after RNSM is histologically detected only from the periareolar location. Further clinical trials are underway to determine oncologic safety of RNSM.
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- Ko Un Park
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Robotic Surgery Program, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Loh ZJ, Wu TY, Cheng FTF. Evaluation of the Learning Curve in Robotic Nipple-sparing Mastectomy for Breast Cancer. Clin Breast Cancer 2020; 21:e279-e284. [PMID: 33189563 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study discusses the preliminary results of robotic nipple sparing mastectomy (R-NSM) in patients with breast cancer and analyzes the learning curve of the same surgeon in a single medical center. PATIENTS AND METHOD Patients with breast cancer from a single center who received R-NSM between 2018 to 2020 were recruited for clinical and pathologic tumor characteristics including family history, grade, type of tumor, treatment, and outcome. The learning curve for R-NSM was analyzed by using cumulative sum (CUSUM). RESULTS A total of 85 R-NSM procedures from 78 patients were evaluated. In the CUSUM plot analysis of the learning curve, a significant decrease in time for mastectomy, reconstruction, and total operation appeared in the 22nd, 23rd, and 26th procedures, respectively. Patients' body weight, gel implant size, and specimen weight had significant correlations with the time for mastectomy. Four (5.6%) patients had nipple partial ischemia, and 1 (1.4%) had total nipple necrosis. The mean follow-up was 11.4 ± 6.2 months; only 1 patient showed recurrence. CONCLUSION Robotic breast surgery is a feasible method with good cosmetic outcome under suitable patient selection. Oncologic safety is not a reason to stop its development.
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- Zhu-Jun Loh
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Uras C, Enes Arıkan A, Kara H, Dülgeroğlu O, Avşar Y. Robotic nipple sparing mastectomy through a single incision: Advantages of starting with posterior dissection. Turk J Surg 2020; 36:303-309. [PMID: 33778387 DOI: 10.47717/turkjsurg.2020.4771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objectives Loss of breast, which is an important body marking of women, causes a huge decrease in quality of life (QoL) after treatment. In order to overcome this morbidity and increase QoL, nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) has been developed. Even though the demand for better cosmetic results has yielded endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy, limitations like unsuitable optical window and limited manual control of rigid-tip instruments, and struggling to keep dissection space have led robotic nipple sparing mastectomy (rNSM) to be developed. Material and Methods Records of three patients who underwent to rNSM for invasive breast carcinoma with DaVinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA) in affiliated hospitals of xxxxx xxxxx xxx xxxx University, Research Institute of xxxxx in 2018 were investigated retrospectively. In all breasts (n=4), dissection was started from the posterior side of breast. Results In the unit, 738 breast cancer patients underwent surgery between 2018 and 2019 with an NSM ratio of 31.4% (n=232). Of these patients, three underwent rNSM with DaVinci Xi robotic system. The operation was performed on the left breast in one patient, right in one, and bilateral in one patient. Only in patient #2, who was a neoadjuvant chemotherapy recipient, seroma was observed six weeks after surgery (3 weeks after removal of drains) and spontaneously resolved in 4 weeks. No other complication was seen in all patients. In the follow-up period of median 21 months, no loco-regional recurrence or distant metastasis was seen. Conclusion A single incision robotic mastectomy can be performed easily and safely when the dissection starts from the pre-pectoral plane rather than the subcutaneous plane.
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- Cihan Uras
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Research Institute Of Senology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, School Of Medicine, Department Of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Vocational School Of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Vocational School Of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lee J, Park HS, Lee H, Lee K, Han DH, Lee DW. Axillary lymph node dissection using a robotic surgical system: Initial experience. J Surg Oncol 2020; 122:1252-1256. [PMID: 32783194 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jeea Lee
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Robot & MIS Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Robot & MIS Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Consensus Statement on Robotic Mastectomy-Expert Panel From International Endoscopic and Robotic Breast Surgery Symposium (IERBS) 2019. Ann Surg 2020; 271:1005-1012. [PMID: 31977514 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To achieve a consensus statement on robotic mastectomy. BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted surgery has gained much attention especially the results of few case series reporting on the technical feasibility, safety and early oncologic outcomes of robotic-assisted mastectomy in a few centers worldwide. The aim of this consensus statement was to develop and provide standardized guidelines on robotic mastectomy based on consensus statement by a panel of experts from indications to outcome measures and indicators, thereby providing a valuable guide for breast surgeons worldwide. METHODOLOGY An internationally representative expert panel of 10 surgeons was invited to participate in the generation of a consensus statement. 52 statements were created in 6 domains: indications, contraindications, technical considerations, patient counseling, outcome measures and indicators, training and learning curve assessment. Experts were asked to vote if they agree, disagree or of the opinion that the statement should be rephrased. Two electronic rounds via online survey of iterative rating and feedback were anonymously completed, followed by a final round of in-person meeting during the inaugural International Endoscopic and Robotic Breast Surgery Symposium 2019 from May 24 to 25, 2019. Consensus was reached when there was at least 80% agreement on each statement. RESULTS A total of 53 statements with at least 80% agreement were generated after 3 rounds of voting; 21 statements from first round of voting, 20 statements from second round of voting and 12 statements from the final round of in-person meeting. All experts agreed that the consensus statement served as expert recommendations but not mandatory for a successful and safe practice of robotic mastectomy. CONCLUSION Robotic mastectomy is a promising technique and could well be the future of minimally invasive breast surgery whereas proving to be safe and feasible. The first consensus statement on robotic mastectomy from an international panel of experts serves as an extremely important milestone and provides recommendations for breast surgeons keen to embark on this technique.
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- Julie A Margenthaler
- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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Kopkash K, Sisco M, Poli E, Seth A, Pesce C. The modern approach to the nipple‐sparing mastectomy. J Surg Oncol 2020; 122:29-35. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.25909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Katherine Kopkash
- Department of SurgeryNorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Illinois
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- Division of Plastic SurgeryNorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Illinois
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Chicago Chicago Illinois
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- Division of Plastic SurgeryNorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Illinois
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- Department of SurgeryNorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Illinois
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Lai HW, Chen ST, Mok CW, Lin YJ, Wu HK, Lin SL, Chen DR, Kuo SJ. Robotic versus conventional nipple sparing mastectomy and immediate gel implant breast reconstruction in the management of breast cancer- A case control comparison study with analysis of clinical outcome, medical cost, and patient-reported cosmetic results. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 73:1514-1525. [PMID: 32238306 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Robotic nipple sparing mastectomy (R-NSM), which uses the da Vinci surgical platform, could perform NSM and immediate breast reconstruction through a small and inconspicuous extra-mammary axillary or lateral chest incision. R-NSM was reported with extremely low nipple areolar complex (NAC) necrosis rate, good cosmetic results, and high patient satisfaction. However, there was little evidence available comparing the effectiveness and safety of R-NSM and conventional NSM (C-NSM) in the management of breast cancer. METHODS A case control comparison study was conducted for patients with breast cancer who underwent R-NSM or C-NSM with immediate gel implant breast reconstruction (IGBR) from July 2011 to September 2019 at a single institution to compare the clinical outcomes, patient-reported esthetic results, and medical cost. RESULTS According to the study design, 54 procedures of R-NSM were compared with 62 procedures of C-NSM in the surgical management of breast cancer combined with IGBR. Compared with C-NSM, R-NSM was associated with higher overall satisfaction (92% excellent and 8% good versus 75.6% excellent and 24.4% good, P = 0.046), and wound/scar related outcome in patient-reported esthetic results. The NAC ischemia/necrosis risk, overall complication rate, and blood loss were not significantly different between R-NSM and C-NSM groups. However, longer operation time and higher overall medical cost (10,877 ± 796 versus 5,702 ± 661 US Dollars, P<0.01) was observed in R-NSM group. CONCLUSION Compared with C-NSM, R-NSM showed comparable clinical outcomes and favorable patients' satisfaction with the esthetic results, but at the price of longer operation time and higher cost.
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- Hung-Wen Lai
- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua 500, Taiwan; 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, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua 500, Taiwan; Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore; Singhealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore.
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- Tumor Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Department of Radiology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua 500, Taiwan; Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Endoscopic & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua 500, Taiwan; Division of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
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Donnely E, Griffin MF, Butler PE. Robotic Surgery: A Novel Approach for Breast Surgery and Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2578. [PMID: 32095394 PMCID: PMC7015621 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both the US and UK female population, a prominent cause of morbidity and cost to both health services. All surgically fit patients are offered breast reconstruction following the initial surgery, and this is traditionally an open approach: either implant-based or an autologous tissue flap. Both lead to scarring that is difficult to conceal. This paper aims to evaluate the novel minimally invasive technique of robotic-assisted surgery. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using Medline (OvidSP) and Embase (OvidSP) to evaluate the current application of robotic-assisted surgery in breast surgery and reconstruction. Results: Twenty-one articles were identified and discussed, composing of level 4 and 5 evidence comparing different surgeons' experiences, techniques, and outcomes. To date, the robotic system has been utilized to harvest the latissimus dorsi muscle for use as a tissue flap (total harvest time of 92 minutes), to perform nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (total operation time 85 minutes) and lately to harvest a deep inferior epigastric perforator flap via an intraabdominal approach. Conclusions: Robotic-assisted surgery can successfully and reproducibly perform a nipple-sparing mastectomy with breast reconstruction. It can minimize the size of scarring and is superior to the laparoscopic technique, with improved 3-dimensional visualization, dexterity, and range of motion able to guide around the curvature of the breast. The main limiting factors are the lack of the US Food and Drug Administration approval, cost of the robot, and specialized skills required.
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- Edward Donnely
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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A Systematic Review of Learning Curves in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Procedures. Ann Plast Surg 2020; 85:324-331. [DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Mok CW, Lai HW. Evolution of minimal access breast surgery. Gland Surg 2019; 8:784-793. [PMID: 32042687 PMCID: PMC6989909 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2019.11.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Surgical management of breast cancer has been evolving rapidly over the past 20-30 years. Prior to this, conventional surgical options were limited to either a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery. The demand for better aesthetic outcomes had driven the development of oncoplastic breast conserving surgery where glandular rearrangement or replacement coupled with thoughtfully placed incisions became the standard approach to breast conserving surgery. As breast surgeons and patients demand for improved aesthetic outcomes, minimally invasive or minimal access breast surgery has gained much attention over the past two decades, from endoscopic assisted to robotic-assisted breast surgery more recently. However, there has been a lack of review articles discussing this relatively recent but under-reported subset of surgical techniques in the management of breast cancer. This article aims to discuss the concept and development of minimal access breast surgery along with a review of current literature on its indications, techniques and outcome measures as well as a discussion on the strengths, limitations as well as future directions. Continued improvement in techniques and advancement of technology will definitely increase the likelihood of minimal access techniques being placed as the standard of care in the management of breast cancer.
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- Chi Wei Mok
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Singhealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Endoscopy & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei
- Division of General Surgery, National Yang Ming University, Taipei
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei
- Division of Breast Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin
- Minimal Invasive Surgery Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua
- Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung
- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan City
- Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung
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