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The Realization of a Remote Robotic Breast Surgery
1Department of Breast Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Surgical Case Reports
|February 20, 2026
Summary
This study reports the first remote robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) for breast cancer, demonstrating technical feasibility and safety. This innovation could expand access to specialized oncologic care, particularly in remote areas.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Robotics
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Remote telesurgery is established in urology and general surgery.
- Its application in breast oncology is previously unreported.
- This study addresses this gap by presenting a novel remote procedure.
