Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Successf ully Performs Indias
First Endoscopic Mastectomy With RC h ennaieconstruction
Chennai, 27th January 2025 Apollo Prot on Cancer Centre (APCC), has achieved a significant milestone by performing I ndias first Endoscopic Mastectomy wit h Reconstruction on a 46-year-old brea st cancer patient. This revolutionary p rocecedure marks a new era in breast cancer treatment, combining effective cancer r emoval with new surgical inn ovation to ensure enhanced cosmetic outcomes and faster recovery.
The patient, Ms. Ramya (name change d), a 46- year-old woman, faced one of the most challenging moments of her life w hen she was diagnosed with ear ly breast cancer. The diagnosis broug ght a whirl wind of emotions fear and uncertainty ab out her future, and the changes it might bring to her body and identity. Like man y women in her situ ation, she struggled with the thought o f losing her breast.
Initially advised to undergo a mastecto my due to her ineligibility for breast c onnservation surgery, Ms. Ramya was determined to explore options that co uld he lp her feel herself. She was keen on a wh ole breast reconstruction but n eeded guidance to understand the po ssibilities. D uring her consultation wi th Dr. Manjula Rao, she found not only expert advice b ut also empathy and h ope. Dr. Manjula carefully explained t he innovative operation of an Endosco scopic Mastectomy with Reconstructio n of the breast. This mini mally invasi ve procedure offered her the dual be nefit of effectively treating the cancer while preserving the natural app eara nce of her breast. Ms. Ramya under st tood and took the bold decision th hat marked a turning point in her life, repl acing fear with confidence and hope.
This approach allowed for the removal o f the cancerous tissue while preservi ng t he nipple and areola (the area of d ark-c olored skin on the breast that su rrounds the nipple), enabling a more natural-lopooking reconstruction and improved a esthetic outcomes.
Minimal access breast surgery, such as e ndoscopic mastectomy, is a cutting-edge procedure offering significant co smetc and recovery benefits. During t he surgery, the tissue beneath the nipp le is tesedted on the spot for cancer cel ls and if it is detected, the nipple will b e removed to ensure complete treatme nt.
Dr. Manjula Rao, Consultant – Breast Oncoplastic Surgery, said, The executi oion of the Endoscopic Mastectomy w ith Reconstruction has been highly sa tisfying, and I am delighted to see the patien t’s swift recovery. It is not just a medical achievement; its a step forwa rd in how we approach breast cancer treatment. The focus is on treating the cancer effectively while addressing the emotional an d aesthetic concerns of our patients.
The novelty of this case was that the m astectomy was performed by ‘Endosco pic means. This is a minimally invasiv e technique, wherein, removal of the cancer ti ssue is done through a small incision hid den in the breast creases. This techniqie ue offers quick recover y with minimal p ain and improved co smesis while treatin ing the cancer. Th is is yet another advanncement/option in Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery (MIBS) allowing women suffering from breast cancer to benefit from surgical advancements in treatmnent.
Ms. Ramya, the cancer winner, said, “I was worried about losing a part of my self to cancer, but this procedure has given me hope and confidence. Im grat eful to the doctor and the entire team at Appoollo for their care and experti se.”
Mr Dinesh Madhavan, President-Gro up Oncology and International, Apollo Ho spitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), said: The introduction of Indias first Endosc opic.