Laparoscopic Treatment of Mammary Multiple Fibroadenoma / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the feasibility of laparoscopic extirpation for mammary multiple fibroadenoma. Methods A total of 12 patients with multiple fibroadenoma that were diagnosed by ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration were enrolled in this study. Through an axillary small incision, the air was inflated into the retromammary space, which had been obtusely separated to build a surgical space. Then, 58 fibroadenomas were resected under a laparoscope. Frozen-section examination was carried out during the operation. Results All the masses of the 12 patients were laparoscopically extirpated successfully, without operative complications. The operation time was 40-150 minutes with a mean of 80 minutes. One month after the operation, the shape of the breast looked well and the sensation of the nipple remained normal. During a 1- to 36-month follow-up (mean 18.5 months), none of the patients had scars on the breast or tumor recurrence. All of them were satisfied with the cosmetic results. Conclusion Laparoscopic extirpation of mammary multiple fibroadenoma through the retromammary space is safe and feasible.