Robot-Assisted breast surgery: a new hope for High-Risk women?
NCT ID NCT03892980
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether the da Vinci surgical robot can safely and effectively perform nipple-sparing mastectomy in 145 women at high risk for breast cancer. The goal is to see if the robot can avoid the need to switch to open surgery and to track any side effects. If it works, it could offer a less invasive option for preventive breast removal.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- da Vinci Surgical System (robot-assisted surgery device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy is a safe and effective option for women at high risk of breast cancer, potentially reducing complications and improving cosmetic outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 145 participants, so results may not apply to all women. There is a risk of surgical complications or the need to convert to open surgery during the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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NorthShore University Health System
Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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