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Single-Port Robotic-assisted Transaxillary Breast-conserving Surgery: A Prospective, Single-arm, Non-randomized Phase IIa Clinical Trial
Published on: August 19, 2025
[Optimal surgery for breast cancer elderly patients]
Summary
Optimal surgery for elderly breast cancer patients is feasible. Tailoring procedures based on patient condition and cancer stage ensures comparable survival rates, with tumor extended resection offering better recovery outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Geriatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Elderly patients (≥70 years) represent a growing population undergoing breast cancer treatment.
- Surgical options for this demographic require careful consideration of feasibility and outcomes.
- Retrospective analysis of 481 patients treated between 1995-2009 provides insights into surgical management.
Purpose:
- To assess the feasibility and outcomes of different surgical procedures for breast cancer in elderly patients.
- To compare survival rates and postoperative recovery among various surgical approaches.
- To determine if tailored surgical strategies improve patient outcomes in this age group.
Summary:
- 481 elderly breast cancer patients underwent modified radical mastectomy (n=256), tumor extended resection (n=173), or simple mastectomy (n=52).
- No significant differences in 5- and 10-year survival rates were observed across the groups (p>0.95).
- Tumor extended resection demonstrated advantages including shorter hospital stays, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and fewer complications.
Impact:
- Establishes the feasibility of individualized surgical approaches for elderly breast cancer patients.
- Highlights tumor extended resection as a potentially superior option for improving patient recovery and reducing morbidity.
- Informs clinical decision-making for optimizing surgical management in geriatric oncology.
