ObjectiveTo understand the application of vacuum assisted rotary cutting technique in benign and malignant breast diseases.MethodThe related literatures about the application of vacuum assisted rotary cutting technique in the breast benign and malignant diseases were reviewed.ResultsThe technique of vacuum assisted rotary cutting had been applied to the treatment of intraductal and phyllodes tumors. The non-lactation mastitis lesions could all be removed by this technique, and as a minimally invasive treatment for gynecomastia. It could guided by the color Doppler ultrasound, mammography and MRI, which could obtain enough tissue specimens for the screening and biopsy of early breast cancer. The indication of vacuum assisted rotary cutting technique should be further discussed in the breast conserving treatment of breast cancer.ConclusionsVacuum assisted rotary cutting technique has been widely used in treatment of various benign diseases of the breast and diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The best indication for operation should be determined based on clinical manifestations and auxiliary examination results.
In conventional open breast surgery, the surgical trauma is significant and the postoperative scar is often noticeable. Endoscopic and robot-assisted breast surgery is increasingly attracting attention due to the advantages such as smaller incisions, lower complication rate, and improved aesthetic outcomes. However, the lack of natural cavities in the breast has become a primary challenge in establishing and maintaining the necessary surgical space for endoscopic breast surgery. We reviewed the research progress of endoscopic and robot-assisted breast surgery, summarized the the innovations and challenges of existing techniques, and focused on introducing the application value of physical and biological properties of gas and liquid in endoscopic breast surgery.
