Importance While nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer was only performed
using the open method in the past, its frequency using endoscopic and robotic surgical …

Various surgical energy devices are used for axillary lymph-node dissection. However,
those that reduce seroma during axillary lymph-node dissection are unknown. We aimed to …

Background Conventional axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is associated with
significant post-operative morbidity in patients undergoing breast surgery due to increased …

Background Ultrasonic scalpel has been reported to be superior to conventional
electrocautery in many studies. However, with respect to transaxillary endoscopic breast …

Background Seroma has been associated with some energy devices used in raising flaps
during modified radical mastectomy. Perhaps, its occurrence might be reduced by …

Background As seroma formation is a common donor site complication following autologous
breast reconstruction, we adapted the surgical protocol by introducing progressive tension …

Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of a novel surgical
procedure, the Total Sealing Technique (TST), using the latest bipolar vessel sealing system …

Background Electrosurgical devices are commonly used during mastectomy for
simultaneous dissection and haemostasis, and can provide potential benefits regarding …

Background Near infra-red fluorescence imaging (NIRFI) with Indocyanine Green (ICG) has
been shown to detect lymph leakages in patients with complete axillary lymph node …

The most common complications of breast cancer surgery are lymphorrhea and seroma.
Seroma increases the length of hospital stay, the duration of outpatient treatment, and …