Learn how nipple-sparing mastectomy, including endoscopic approaches, may help preserve appearance, reduce scarring and support breast cancer recovery. For some people with breast cancer, mastectomy ...

A minimally invasive approach to nipple-sparing mastectomy may offer some patients the benefits of a smaller incision, improved surgical visualization and a potentially easier recovery. Dr. Jean Bao, ...

Breast cancer surgeons are cautious about offering nipple-sparing mastectomies to women who have had breast radiation. Radiation damages the skin, making it more prone to infection, scarring, and ...

Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves skin for potential reconstruction, but the author chose not to pursue it, embracing natural asymmetry instead. Clear communication with surgeons and thorough pre-surgery ...

New robotic and endoscopic mastectomy techniques use a one-inch incision, giving some breast cancer patients less scarring ...

Patients who underwent WSSM and IBR from 2019 to 2023 were selected. Patient characteristics, clinical features, and surgical complications were compared between patients who underwent DTI vs TE IBR.

In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, a group of researchers evaluated the safety and feasibility of a single-port (SP) robotic-assisted approach for performing nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM ...