ArticleJournal of breast cancer2025
Consensus Statement on Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Expert Panel.
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- Robotic-assisted versus conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate implant-based breast reconstruction: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic versus conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy in early breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Single-port robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis of safety and process outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy in breast cancer: current evidence, technical considerations, and clinical outcomes.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Global evolution, intellectual structure, and emerging themes in robot-assisted breast oncologic surgery and cancer-related reconstruction: a bibliometric analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy after periareolar incision: a surgical technical approach to subareolar dissection in a previously operated field.Gland surgery · 2026Article
- Five Decades of Innovation-Tailored Breast Cancer Treatment: 1976-2026.World journal of surgery · 2026Review
- Oncological outcome of endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy versus conventional open mastectomy in early breast cancer: a multicenter cohort study.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Single axillary incision for minimal access (endoscopic or robotic-assisted) nipple sparing mastectomy: axillary crease or lateral chest wall incision?Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Early Oncologic Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Propensity Score-Matching Analysis.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Breast Cancer Surgery: Past, Present and Future-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- AGO Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Early Breast Cancer: Update 2026.Breast care (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Cutting-edge trends in da Vinci single-port robotic approaches to breast surgery: a narrative review.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Review
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Abstract
purposeSince the last consensus statement on robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM) in 2019, this technique has gained popularity, with accumulating evidence supporting its feasibility and patient satisfaction. However, concerns regarding the technical challenges and patient selection persist. This study aimed to provide an updated consensus on RNSM.
methodsAn international panel of 10 expert surgeons was convened to develop a consensus covering six domains: indications, contraindications, technical considerations, patient counseling, outcome measures, and training. The panel was asked to vote on statements via two rounds of online surveys and a final in-person meeting at the Global Breast Cancer Conference in conjunction with the International Endoscopic and Robotic Breast Surgery Symposium. Consensus was defined as 80% agreement with each statement.
resultsA total of 53 statements with at least 80% agreement were generated after three rounds of voting. Most statements were updated from previous consensus statement. All experts agreed that the consensus statement serves as a set of expert recommendations for the successful and safe practice of robotic mastectomy but are not mandatory actions.
conclusionAlthough still evolving, RNSM is a promising technique representing the future of minimally invasive breast surgery. This international consensus statement offers expert recommendations for safe and effective RNSM practices.
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