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Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi explains the benefits of robotic surgery for breast cancer patients
Robot-Assisted Breast Cancer Surgery represents a revolutionary advancement in breast cancer treatment, offering numerous benefits that elevate the standard of care. The current focus in breast cancer surgery has shifted towards oncoplastic breast preservation, favoring skin-sparing/nipple-sparing resections (SSM/NSM) in early-stage patients or those having favorable responses to Neo adjuvant chemotherapy.
According to Dr Toesca et al in Milan, who is the pioneer for Robot-assisted breast cancer surgery; Robotic arms provide better access at angles which is not possible with retractors in open methodology with enhanced Vision leading to precision dissection. The Incisions are minimized and are generally placed in skin creases like axillary(lateral) or inferior mammary creases. Thus, Robotic Assistance provides superior aesthetics than conventional Skin sparing procedures with identical cancer control.
The impact of robotics goes beyond just removing tumours. It also helps with breast reconstruction, especially in harvesting Latissimus Dorsi (LD) flaps. The traditional way of doing this requires a long incision in the back, which means repositioning the patient. Using robots, we can harvest LD tissue through the axilla (armpit) which makes this process better and quicker.
As pioneers in this groundbreaking frontier, CK Birla Hospitals are spearheading the development of one of the first Robotic Breast Surgery programs in India. With the successful execution of four recent procedures, featuring robot-assisted LD harvest and skin-sparing resection, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in breast surgery. This program promises precision, reduced morbidity, enhanced aesthetics, and accelerated recovery, embodying a quantum leap towards a brighter future for breast cancer patients.