Gasless Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Case Report.
- Author:
Hyung Seok PARK
1
;
Joo Heung KIM
;
Dong Won LEE
;
Seung Yong SONG
;
Seho PARK
;
Seung Il KIM
;
Dae Hyun RYU
;
Young Up CHO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Breast neoplasms; Mastectomy; Robotic surgical procedures
- MeSH: Artificial Limbs; Breast; Breast Neoplasms; Freedom; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Joints; Mastectomy*; Robotic Surgical Procedures
- From:Journal of Breast Cancer 2018;21(3):334-338
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Robotic surgical systems enhance surgical accuracy and efficiency by applying advanced technologies such as artificial arm joints to provide higher degrees of freedom of movement and high-quality three-dimensional images. However, the application of robotic surgical systems to breast surgery has not been widely attempted. The robotic system would improve cosmesis by enabling surgery using a single small incision. We report the first case of a gasless robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction in a patient with early breast cancer.
