Current status and prospects of minimally invasive surgery for breast cancer in China

doi:10.16139/j.1007-9610.2025.06.13

Abstract

Abstract:

This article provided a systematic review of the current application and development prospect of minimally invasive surgery for breast cancer in China. Although application of endoscopic and robotic surgical procedures remain limited in breast surgery, they have shown advantages in cosmetic outcomes and postoperative recovery across various procedures, including axillary lymph node dissection, breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and breast reconstruction. Nonetheless, further high-quality clinical evidence is needed to confirm their long-term oncological safety. Despite current challenges of prolonged operation time and high medical cost, minimally invasive techniques are poised to become an integral component of breast cancer surgical care with continuous refinements of technology and accumulating clinical evidence.

Key words: Breast neoplasm, Minimally invasive surgery, Endoscopy, Robotic surgical procedure

CLC Number:

R737.9

DUAN Shiyu, JIN Yiting. Current status and prospects of minimally invasive surgery for breast cancer in China[J]. Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice, 2025, 30(06): 537-543.

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