MASTECTOMY

This trial compares a standard mastectomy closure to a technique that adds padding stitches between the skin and chest muscle, aiming to reduce lymphoceles (painful fluid pockets). About 90 women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two…

This study tested a hybrid (online and in-person) group education program based on psychodynamic nursing theory for women who had a mastectomy. The goal was to see if it could improve how they value their bodies, reduce anxiety about their appearance, and enhance their sexual qua…

This study looked at whether a special vacuum-assisted wound dressing (ciNPWT) helps reduce complications after breast reconstruction surgery using the patient's own tissue. Researchers reviewed records of 253 women who had this surgery between 2012 and 2025. They compared those …

This study tested whether a gentle arm massage with sesame-lavender oil can reduce acute pain and anxiety in women after mastectomy surgery. 90 women were randomly assigned to receive massage with either sesame-lavender oil, plain sesame oil, or paraffin oil (a placebo). The goal…

This study looked at whether giving a specific type of numbing medicine (called PECS) during mastectomy surgery can lower the chance of having chronic pain 6 months later. It included 194 women having a breast removed, with or without lymph node removal or reconstruction. The goa…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and thoracic paravertebral block—for pain relief after mastectomy. Sixty women received one of the blocks along with standard painkillers. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid…

This study tested a device that uses muscle sensors and a phone app to teach people how to relax tense muscles. It included 330 adults with chronic low back pain, recent breast surgery pain, or migraines. Half used the device plus usual care; the other half had only usual care. T…

This study tested whether playing balance games on a Wii Fit board could help women aged 40-60 who have osteoporosis after a mastectomy. Sixty women participated, and their balance was measured before and after eight weeks of training. The goal was to see if this fun, home-like e…

This study tested whether applying ultrasound with a hyaluronic acid gel to the wrist could help women who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from hormone therapy after mastectomy. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received the ultrasound gel treatment plus standard physi…

This study looked at how the numbing drug lidocaine behaves in the body when given as a special type of local anesthesia for mastectomy. Researchers took blood samples from 6 women over 48 hours to measure lidocaine levels. The goal was to better understand the drug's safety and …

This study looked at 120 women having mastectomy for breast cancer to see if the gender of their anesthesiologist affected their pain and need for painkillers after surgery. Researchers compared pain scores and medication use between patients treated by male versus female anesthe…

This study looked at 123 women who had a mastectomy with immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Half were sent home the same day, and half stayed overnight. Researchers compared complications, pain, and satisfaction within 30 days to see if same-day discharge is a safe op…