Efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted versus endoscopic-assisted axillary lymph node dissection in node-positive breast cancer: a retrospective comparative study

Abstract Background Robotic surgery is increasingly being adopted for breast cancer treatment. However, robust clinical evidence regarding its effectiveness and safety remains limited. This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the surgical quality and short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted a...

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Published in:	World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Main Authors:	Zhijie Wu, Qiwen Liu, Zongyan Li, Zuxiao Chen, Yongxin Wu, Yunxiang Luo, Lina Wei, Qiongyu Hu, Haiyan Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Robotic-assisted axillary lymph node dissection (R-ALND) Endoscopic-assisted axillary lymph node dissection (E-ALND) Node-positive breast cancer Postoperative complications Upper limb function
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03794-2