Comparing nipple sensation after two types of nipple-saving mastectomy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to remove the breast tissue while keeping the nipple and skin: a conventional (open) surgery versus a endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, both followed by immediate implant reconstruction. The goal is to see which approach leads to better feeling (sensory recovery) in the breast after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body and has not been treated with chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
- Your tumor is small (5 cm or less) or you have DCIS (a very early-stage breast cancer).
- Your surgery plan is to remove the breast tissue while keeping the nipple and skin, followed by immediate implant reconstruction.
- You have not had any prior breast surgery (including biopsy, lumpectomy, or cosmetic surgery) and your breast size is D-cup or smaller.
- You have no nerve-related conditions or medications that could affect sensory recovery.
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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