Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (05): 371-375.doi: 10.16139/j.1007-9610.2024.05.01

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Controversies and future directions of endoscope in breast surgery

CAO Xuchen   

  1. The First Department of Breast Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin; Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China
  • Received:2024-08-30 Online:2024-09-25 Published:2025-01-23

Abstract:

Laparoscopic surgery has been widely applied in various surgical fields, demonstrating its advantages in minimally invasive procedures. However, for breast surgery, which lacks natural cavities, there remain certain controversies and unresolved issues. This review summarized the background, development, challenges, and solutions regarding the endoscope in breast surgery, and discussed the theoretical and practical basis for its application. Endoscope will become a new iterative tool in the field of breast surgery and is expected to provide a safer and minimally invasive way to serve more patients.

Key words: Endoscope, Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction

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