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Endoscopic Video-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by European Institute of Oncology
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorEuropean Institute of Oncology
Started2026-05-23
Est. completion2027-04
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

Endoscopic video-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (E-NSM) is an advancement in minimally invasive breast surgery designed to reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic outcomes while maintaining strict oncologic safety. The procedure will be carried out by a dedicated surgical team in which at least one operator holds certified laparoscopic surgical training issued by a recognized scientific society, ensuring appropriate technical expertise and adherence to surgical safety standards.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+Sex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Female patients aged ≥18 years
* Candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with immediate reconstruction
* Histologically confirmed invasive carcinoma cT1N0, or carriers of pathogenic germline mutations undergoing prophylactic mastectomy
* Breast size I-III and absence of significant glandular ptosis
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inflammatory breast cancer
* Locally advanced clinical stage (cT2-T4 or N+)
* Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) without invasive component
* Previous radiotherapy to the affected breast
* Locoregional recurrence
* Clinical conditions contraindicating prosthetic reconstruction
* Indication for skin-sparing (SSM) or skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM)
* Ongoing or completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery
* Refusal or inability to sign informed consent
* Inability to complete scheduled follow-up

Conditions4

Breast CancerBreast SurgeryCancerEndoscopic Video-assisted Nipple-sparing Mastectomy

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