Can a new Armpit-Incision technique make breast reconstruction safer and easier?
NCT ID NCT07757074
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to rebuild a breast after a mastectomy for breast cancer: a newer, minimally invasive endoscopic method done through a small armpit incision, versus the traditional latissimus dorsi flap surgery (using muscle from the back, often with an implant). The goal is to see which approach gives women better aesthetic results, fewer complications, and a faster recovery. The trial will follow women aged 18-70 who have already had a mastectomy and are now seeking delayed reconstruction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two surgical procedures: minimally invasive endoscopic direct-to-implant reconstruction via the armpit versus latissimus dorsi flap with or without implant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive, faster-recovering, and more cost-effective option for women seeking delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. The new technique may carry risks like skin injury, infection, or implant complications, and long-term outcomes are not yet known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China
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