Good Samaritan Medical Center’s certified breast surgeons are expanding options for women in Palm Beach County and surrounding communities with a procedure that effectively treats cancer while optimizing cosmetic results. The hospital’s Breast Institute is the first in South Florida to be named a Center of Excellence for Hidden Scar™ Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach for nipple sparing mastectomies and lumpectomies. This type of surgery hides scars, minimizing the daily emotional reminder of a breast cancer diagnosis.
Each year, about 232,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer that requires surgery. However, many are unaware of all the surgical options available to them, including minimally invasive approaches that can help restore their self-image and allow them to begin the emotional healing process. Hidden Scar™ Breast Cancer Surgery allows surgeons at Good Samaritan Medical Center to remove cancerous tissue through a single incision made in an inconspicuous area, preserving the natural shape of the breast while reducing visible scarring. Patients who undergo this approach experience optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes, and are at no higher risk of recurrence than patients who undergo any other surgical technique.
Performing breast cancer surgery through a smaller incision requires consistent illumination throughout the surgical cavity, so physicians can clearly see and effectively remove the tumor. Surgeons at Good Samaritan Medical Center are using Invuity’s Intelligent Photonics™ technology to improve their visibility during procedures, enabling them to perform complex, in-demand surgeries with greater confidence, and give more women access to transformative options.
