Early experience of robotic axillary lymph node dissection in patients with node-positive breast cancer.

Journal: Breast cancer research and treatment
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic surgical systems enable surgeons to perform precise movement in the surgical field using high-resolution 3D vision and flexible robotic instruments. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing axillary lymph node dissection using a robotic surgical system in patients with node-positive breast cancer.

Authors

  • Jee Hyun Ahn
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jung Min Park
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Soon Bo Choi
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jieon Go
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jeea Lee
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
  • Jee Ye Kim
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hyung Seok Park
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. hyungseokpark.md@gmail.com.