Endoscopic Video-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Recruiting · NCT07579117 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: European Institute of Oncology
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Endoscopic video-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (E-NSM)
What this trial is about
Endoscopic video-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (E-NSM) is an advancement in minimally invasive breast surgery designed to reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic outcomes while maintaining strict oncologic safety. The procedure will be carried out by a dedicated surgical team in which at least one operator holds certified laparoscopic surgical training issued by a recognized scientific society, ensuring appropriate technical expertise and adherence to surgical safety standards.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Female patients aged ≥18 years
- Candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with immediate reconstruction
- Histologically confirmed invasive carcinoma cT1N0, or carriers of pathogenic germline mutations undergoing prophylactic mastectomy
- Breast size I-III and absence of significant glandular ptosis
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Inflammatory breast cancer
- Locally advanced clinical stage (cT2-T4 or N+)
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) without invasive component
- Previous radiotherapy to the affected breast
- Locoregional recurrence
- Clinical conditions contraindicating prosthetic reconstruction
- Indication for skin-sparing (SSM) or skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM)
- Ongoing or completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery
- Refusal or inability to sign informed consent
- Inability to complete scheduled follow-up
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Istituto Europeo di Oncologia - Milan, Italy