Immediate breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer: current status and future directions
The survey confirmed that IBR is widely performed and feasible in Japan. However, institutional differences, limited access to plastic surgeons, and persistent misconceptions remain significant barriers. Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration and establishing standardized guidelines will help improve BR rates and patient outcomes in Japan.
Authors
- Chikako Yamauchi
- Naoki Niikura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6732-8527)
- Hiroko Nogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9089-1112)
- Kazutaka Narui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0135-5001)
- Shinsuke Sasada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-869X)
- Kaori Terata
- Ayaka Shimo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9536-1365)
- Makoto Ishitobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0916-1244)
- Naomi Nagura
- Tadahiko Shien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3202-5512)
- Hirohito Seki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3211-4817)
- Miho Saiga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1310-6560)
- Akiko Ogiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5949-9817)
- T Uchida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8969-3285)
- Hiroki Mori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3190-6852)
- Teruhisa Sakurai
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Jikei University School of Medicine (JP)
- Tokyo Medical and Dental University (JP)
- Tokai University (JP)
- St. Marianna University School of Medicine (JP)
- Mie University (JP)
- Kyorin University (JP)
- Yokohama City University Medical Center (JP)
- St. Luke's International Hospital (JP)
- Okayama University Hospital (JP)
- Japanese Red Cross Medical Center (JP)
- Akita University Hospital (JP)
- Shiga Medical Center (JP)
- Japanese Foundation For Cancer Research (JP)
- Yokohama City University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Breast Cancer
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-025-01723-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.87
Funders
- Japanese Breast Cancer Society
- Okayama University