Warming skin before mastectomy to improve healing

This study compares two ways to rebuild the breast after mastectomy: a delayed procedure using your own body tissue (called 'autologous flap reconstruction') and a technique that uses a thin tube (endoscope) to place a tissue expander.

This trial uses a special imaging technique to check blood flow in the skin during mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction. The goal is to see if this imaging can predict which part of the skin might have healing problems, helping doctors make better decisions during surgery.

This study tests a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) to prevent wound problems after complex breast cancer surgery. It's for women who have risk factors for poor healing and are having a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction or a certain breast-conserving surgery.

This trial tests a special supportive material called acellular dermal matrix in women having two-stage breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The goal is to learn how well it works when the implant is placed directly under the skin, over the chest muscle.

This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy before surgery (instead of after) is safe and effective for women with breast cancer who also want immediate breast reconstruction. It could help avoid the need for a second surgery and improve recovery.

This trial compares two types of mastectomy (with skin and nipple options) and implant reconstruction to see which gives better cosmetic results, comfort, and satisfaction. You may help doctors learn which approach leads to a better quality of life after surgery.