Robot vs scope: which minimally invasive surgery spares more nerves in breast cancer?
NCT ID NCT07693361
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two minimally invasive techniques for removing lymph nodes under the arm in people with breast cancer that has spread to those nodes. The goal is to see which method better protects nearby nerves, reduces side effects like numbness or pain, and improves recovery and quality of life. Researchers will review medical records from multiple hospitals to analyze outcomes such as nerve function, complications, and long-term cancer control.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If robotic surgery proves better at protecting nerves and reducing side effects, it could become the preferred minimally invasive option for lymph node removal in breast cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at medical records rather than testing treatments head-to-head in a controlled trial. Results may be influenced by unmeasured differences between patient groups.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital
Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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