Introduction to Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Course Highlights
- Internationally recognised faculty with experience in minimally invasive breast surgery
- Evidence-based overview of endoscopic and robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Surgical technique videos and experience-sharing from surgeons who have introduced these procedures
- Practical guidance on governance, audit, funding and business-case development
- Discussion of patient experience and the feasibility of adoption within the NHS
- Clear signposting to further training and team development
Overview
The Introduction to Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery course is a one-day, expert-led introduction to endoscopic and robotic approaches to mastectomy and reconstruction. It is designed for surgeons and breast units considering how these techniques could be introduced safely and appropriately into clinical practice.
The programme reviews the evidence, indications and practical considerations for endoscopic and robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy, alongside governance, audit, business-case development, funding and team training.
Programme Content
Key topics covered during the course include:
- Minimally invasive mastectomy: indications and current evidence
- Endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy: technique, surgical videos and practical considerations
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy: evidence, indications, technique and reconstruction
- Writing a business case and establishing a new procedure
- Clinical governance, audit and quality assurance
- Patient experience and patient-centred implementation
- Feasibility of endoscopic and robotic approaches within the NHS
- Routes into surgeon and team training
- The ABS perspective on minimally invasive breast surgery
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the indications, evidence base and limitations of endoscopic and robotic approaches to mastectomy
- Recognise the key technical and practical considerations for minimally invasive nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction
- Apply principles of clinical governance, audit and quality assurance when considering a new procedure
- Identify the components of a robust business case for service development and funding
- Consider patient experience when planning the introduction of minimally invasive techniques
- Evaluate the feasibility of adopting these approaches within their own service
- Identify appropriate routes for further surgeon and multidisciplinary team training
Who Should Attend?
If you or your unit are exploring minimally invasive mastectomy and reconstruction, this course offers a focused introduction to the evidence, techniques and organisational requirements involved. Expert presentations, surgical videos and open discussion will help you assess whether these approaches are appropriate for your service and understand the next steps towards training and safe implementation.
This course is designed for:
- Consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeons interested in minimally invasive techniques.
- Senior trainees and Fellows considering training in endoscopic or robotic breast surgery.
- Members of breast surgery and oncology multidisciplinary teams involved in service development for minimally invasive breast surgery
