Anatomical basis for sensory preservation in robotic mastectomy
The consistent superficial pathway of the ACB of the fourth ICN provides a clear anatomical rationale for improved sensory preservation observed in rNSM, given the procedure's lateral incision and precise dissection capabilities. Recognition of anatomical variability and detailed nerve trajectories should guide surgical planning to optimize sensory outcomes in breast cancer surgery and reconstruction.
Authors
- Arnold D. K. Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9617-7983)
- Hunter Holley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4458-5680)
- Sandra Hembrecht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5774-4500)
- Nicholas P.D. Smyth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6155-1461)
- Marie-Teresa Colbert
- Fabio Quondamatteo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6208-3436)
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- University of Medicine and Health Sciences (KN)
- Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British journal of surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf232
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.81
Funders
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland