New mastectomy technique aims to reduce wound complications and improve appearance
NCT ID NCT07548762
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a newer, less invasive mastectomy technique (endoscopic skin-sparing) with the standard approach in 258 women with breast cancer. The goal is to see if the endoscopic method leads to fewer wound complications and higher patient satisfaction. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries, and their recovery and cosmetic outcomes are tracked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Endoscopic skin-sparing mastectomy (a less invasive surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that endoscopic mastectomy reduces wound problems and improves cosmetic results for certain breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (258 participants) comparing surgical techniques, so results may not apply to all patients. The endoscopic approach may not be suitable for everyone and could have unknown risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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