Meta-analysis and systematic review of long-term oncological safety of immediate breast reconstruction in patients with locally advanced breast cancer.

Background: Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) in locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) (stage 3A and above) is widely debated, both in terms of delay of adjuvant therapy and oncological safety. This study aims to systematically review and evaluate the long-term oncological safety of IBR in patients with LABC undergoing mastectomy.

Methods: Search conducted using Medline, Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar between 1 and 24 December 2023 involving patients with LABC who underwent mastectomy with or without IBR were included.

Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a hands-on surgical robotics workshop for medical students and early-career doctors.

Despite the increased adoption of robotic surgery across various specialities, medical students and early-career doctors have limited exposure. This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a hands-on surgical robotics workshop for those early-career medics. 26 participants with minimal prior exposure to robotic surgery attended a workshop using the Versius robotic surgical system and Virtual Reality simulation platforms.