Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Successfully Performs India’s First Endoscopic Mastectomy With Reconstruction
Chennai, January 2025 – Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), has achieved a significant milestone by performing India’s first Endoscopic Mastectomy with Reconstruction on a 46-year-old breast cancer patient. This revolutionary procedure marks a new era in breast cancer treatment, combining effective cancer removal with new surgical innovation to ensure enhanced cosmetic outcomes and faster recovery.
Key Advancements of Endoscopic Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive: Asmall incision ensures minimal scarring and better aesthetics.
Aesthetic Preservation: Retains nipple-areolar complex for a natural post-surgery appearance.
Faster Recovery: Reduced pain, quicker healing, and shorter hospital stays.
Effective Cancer Treatment: Safely removes cancerous tissues with oncological precision.
Wider Applicability: Benefits more patients, including those not suitable for traditional techniques.
The patient, Ms. Ramya (name changed), a 46- year-old woman, faced one of the most challenging moments of her life when she was diagnosed with early breast cancer. The diagnosis brought a whirlwind of emotions – fear and uncertaintyabout her future, and the changes it might bring to her body and identity. Like many women in her situation, she struggled with the thought of losing her breast.
Initially advised to undergo a mastectomy due to her ineligibility for breast conservation surgery, Ms. Ramya was determined to explore options that could help her feel herself. She was keen on a whole breast reconstruction but needed guidance to understand the possibilities. During her consultation with Dr. Manjula Rao, she found not only expert advice but also empathy and hope. Dr. Manjula carefully explained the innovative option of an Endoscopic Mastectomywith Reconstruction of the breast. This minimally invasive procedure offered her the dual benefit of effectively treating the cancer while preserving the natural appearance of her breast. Ms. Ramya understood and took the bold decision that marked a turning point in her life, replacing fear with confidence and hope.
This approach allowed for the removal of the cancerous tissue while preserving the nipple and areola (the area of dark-colored skin on the breast that surrounds the nipple), enabling a more natural-looking reconstruction and improved aesthetic outcomes.
Minimal access breast surgery, such as endoscopic mastectomy, is a cutting-edge procedure offering significant cosmetic and recovery benefits. During the surgery, the tissue beneath the nipple is tested on the spot for cancer cells and if it is detected, the nipple will be removed to ensure complete treatment.
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