New endoscopic breast reconstruction could change surgery for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06817954

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will compare two surgical approaches for breast cancer patients who need a mastectomy (breast removal) and immediate reconstruction. One group will have standard surgery, while the other will use a newer, endoscopic-assisted technique that may involve smaller incisions. Researchers will track 800 women over time to see which method leads to fewer cancer recurrences and complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: endoscopic-assisted mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction (procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that endoscopic-assisted surgery is a safe and effective option for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, potentially reducing scarring and recovery time.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage exploratory study, so results may not confirm superiority over standard surgery. Risks include complications like infection, bleeding, or recurrence, and the technique may not suit all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
RECRUITING

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China

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