Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsProspective StudyPubMed

Long-term outcome of adipose-derived regenerative cell-enriched autologous fat transplantation for reconstruction after breast-conserving surgery for Japanese women with breast cancer.

Ito S., Kai Y., Masuda T., Tanaka F., Matsumoto T., Kamohara Y.

Prospective Study, published in Surg Today (2017) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Prospective Study
Journal
Surg Today (2017)
Country
Japan
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
28555267
DOI
10.1007/s00595-017-1544-4
Citations
16

Abstract (original English)

Purpose More effective methods are needed for breast reconstruction after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. The aim of this clinical study was to assess the perioperative and long-term outcomes of adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC)-enriched autologous fat grafting. Methods Ten female patients who had undergone breast-conserving surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer were enrolled. An ADRC-enriched fat graft prepared from the patient's adipose tissue was implanted at the time of adipose tissue harvest. The perioperative and long-term outcomes of the grafts, which included safety, efficacy, and questionnaire-based patient satisfaction, were investigated. Results The mean operation time was 188 ± 30 min, and the mean duration of postoperative hospitalization was 1.2 ± 0.4 days. No serious postoperative complications were associated with the procedure. Neither recurrence nor metastatic disease was observed during the follow-up period (7.8 ± 1.5 years) after transplantation. Of 9 available patients, "more than or equal to average" satisfaction with breast appearance and overall satisfaction were reported by 6 (66.7%) and 5 (55.6%) patients, respectively. Conclusions ADRC-enriched autologous fat transplantation is thus considered to be safe perioperatively, with no long-term recurrence, for patients with breast cancer treated by breast-conserving surgery

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.

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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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Adipose TissueAdultAgedAsian PeopleBreastBreast NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMastectomy, Segmental

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