Minimally invasive surgery for breast cysts

The overall effect of minimally invasive surgery for breast cysts is good. Its advantages are small trauma, fast recovery, and few complications. It is suitable for most benign cyst cases. The treatment effect is affected by many factors such as the patient's condition, surgical technique, and postoperative care. Close follow-up is required after treatment to prevent recurrence or pay attention to the condition of the lesion.

1) Principles and indications of minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive surgery for breast cysts uses tiny incisions or puncture techniques to precisely remove cysts or lesions. Commonly used methods include vacuum-assisted breast excision (VABB), ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration, and breast laparoscopic surgery. These methods are suitable for patients with mainly benign breast cysts that are less than 3 to 5 cm and have no obvious malignant lesions. Compared with major open surgery, minimally invasive methods have smaller incisions and do not affect the appearance of the breast.

2) Advantages of minimally invasive surgery

The main advantages of minimally invasive breast surgery include:

-Minor trauma and good cosmetic effect: The postoperative scar is subtle and does not affect the breast morphology.

-Quick recovery: The incision is small, the postoperative pain is mild, and most patients can resume daily activities within 2 to 5 days.

- Short hospital stay: Most surgeries can be completed on an outpatient basis, reducing hospitalization costs.

Minimally invasive technology improves diagnostic accuracy while avoiding unnecessary large-scale damage that may be caused by traditional resection surgery.

3) Postoperative care and recurrence prevention

After surgery, attention should be paid to the hygiene of the incision to avoid contamination and infection of the surgical site. Female patients should undergo regular breast examinations and breast ultrasound every six months. Especially those with a family history of the disease should pay more attention to preventive screening. The risk of cyst recurrence can be reduced by maintaining healthy living habits, avoiding the abuse of hormone drugs, and reducing stress.

4) Surgical limitations

Despite the good results, minimally invasive surgery also has limitations. For example, patients with rapidly enlarging cysts, a family history of breast cancer, or abnormal pathological examinations may need further open surgery or comprehensive treatment. Accurate preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up management are particularly important.

Minimally invasive surgery for breast cysts is usually an effective and safe treatment method, but the effectiveness of the surgery depends on the close cooperation of preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative care. The situation of each patient is different. It is recommended to choose a suitable surgical plan under the guidance of a professional doctor and do long-term follow-up to pay attention to breast health.