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로봇 유두보존 유방절제술 · Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy · Surgery

Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy

When all breast tissue must be removed, a robot removes the breast through a few-centimeter incision in the armpit or side of the chest, keeping the nipple and breast skin, usually with reconstruction at the same time. No obvious scar is left on the breast surface.

AdvantagesLimitations
Little or no visible scar on the breast; The nipple and skin are kept, so the result after reconstruction looks more naturalHigh cost; Not suitable when the tumor is close to the nipple or skin; Only some patients qualify

Used for

Breast cancer

Offered at

Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital