MINI-B - Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Mastectomy Using a Single Axillary Incision in Breast Cancer Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study
This single-center prospective study will evaluate the feasibility and safety of endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy (E-NSM) performed through a single axillary incision in selected women with breast cancer undergoing direct-to-implant breast reconstruction. The study will assess procedural feasibility, completeness of resection, short-term postoperative complications, and patient-reported outcomes
• Female participants aged 18 years or older.
• Diagnosis of early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ, including multifocal or multicentric disease.
• Candidate for nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate direct-to-implant reconstruction.
• Small- to medium-sized breasts with ptosis grade 2 or less.
• Written informed consent provided.