title: Immediate nipple-areola-sparing mastectomy reconstruction: An update on oncological and reconstruction techniques.
abstract: Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is a safe technique in patients who are candidates for conservation breast surgery. However, there is worry concerning its oncological safety and surgical outcome in terms of postoperative complications. The authors reviewed the literature to evaluate the oncological safety, patient selection, surgical techniques, and also to identify the factors influencing postoperative outcome and complication rates. Patient selection and safety related to NSM are based on oncological and anatomical parameters. Among the main criteria, the oncological aspects include the clinical stage of breast cancer, tumor characteristics and location including small, peripherally located tumors, without multicentricity, or for prophylactic mastectomy. Surgical success depends on coordinated planning with the oncological surgeon and careful preoperative and intraoperative management. In general, the NSM reconstruction is related to autologous and alloplastic techniques and sometimes include contra-lateral breast surgery. Choice of reconstructive technique following NSM requires accurate consideration of various patient related factors, including: breast volume, degree of ptosis, areola size, clinical factors, and surgeon's experience. In addition, tumor related factors include dimension, location and proximity to the nipple-areola complex. Regardless of the fact that there is no unanimity concerning the appropriate technique, the criteria are determined by the surgeon's experience and the anatomical aspects of the breast. The positive aspects of the technique utilized should include low interference with the oncological treatment, reproducibility, and long-term results. Selected patients can have safe outcomes and therefore this may be a feasible option for early breast cancer management. However, available data demonstrates that NSM can be safely performed for breast cancer treatment in selected cases. Additional studies and longer follow-up are necessary to define consistent selection criteria for NSM.
authors.affiliation: Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP 01239-040, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandre Mendonça
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Munhoz
authors.affiliation: Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP 01239-040, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Montag
authors.affiliation: Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP 01239-040, Brazil.
authors.forename: José Roberto
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Filassi
authors.affiliation: Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP 01239-040, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rolf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gemperli
keywords: Breast reconstruction; Complications; Nipple-sparing mastectomy; Oncoplastic surgery; Outcome; Silicone breast implants; Skin-sparing mastectomy; Tissue expanders
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