Cold vs. heat cutting in nipple-sparing mastectomy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of cutting tissue during nipple-sparing mastectomy (breast removal with nipple preservation) followed by immediate implant reconstruction. One method uses a cold instrument, the other uses heat (electrocautery). The goal is to see which leads to better nipple survival and healing.
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Who can take part
- Your breast tumor is smaller than 5 centimeters (about 2 inches).
- The cancer has not spread to your nipple, areola, skin, or chest wall.
- You are a candidate for nipple-sparing mastectomy (a surgery that removes breast tissue but keeps the nipple).
- You do not have serious health problems like heart disease, kidney failure, or liver issues that could make surgery riskier.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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