Comparative analysis of reconstruction methods in patients with breast cancer using cell-based technologies
- Authors: Wang S.1, Baranova M.P.1, Abbasova D.V.1, Kong X.2, Wang Z.2, Zhou Z.3, Khorobryh T.V.1
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Affiliations:
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenovskiy University)
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital
- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 27, No 3 (2025)
- Pages: 206-211
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/1815-1434/article/view/363021
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/18151434.2025.3.203331
- ID: 363021
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Introduction. Autologous adipose tissue transplantation (AATT) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery. However, differences in the methods of preparation of PRP and AATT, as well as in the approaches to the management of patients with breast cancer and without malignancies, require a comparative analysis to optimize clinical outcomes.
Aim. To compare the surgical techniques and the results of PRP-assisted AATT in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery in three medical institutions in Russia and China.
Materials and methods. Data from 84 patients in three centers were retrospectively analyzed: the Ruili Medical Cosmetic Hospital (RMCH, China, n=36), the Southeastern Hospital at Xiamen University (SEH, China, n=22), and the University Clinical Hospital No. 4 of the Sechenov University (UCH No. 4, Russia, n=26). Parameters of anesthesia, methods of harvesting and preparing AAT and PRP, the ratio of components, injection technique, and postoperative management were compared. Esthetic outcomes, graft survival, and complications were assessed.
Results. In RMCH and SEH (aesthetic breast surgery), the volume of injected AAT was 150–250 mL per breast. The breast circumference increased by 3.19-6.28 cm after 6–12 months; 86–89% of patients achieved satisfactory results after 1–2 procedures. In UCH No. 4 (reconstruction after breast cancer), the volume of injected AAT was 50–100 mL per breast. The thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer increased by 1.4 cm (at 6 months) and 1.1 cm (at 12 months). Ten patients achieved the result after one procedure, while 16 required 2–3 lipofilling procedures. No complications were reported, and the graft survival rate did not correlate with the AAT volume.
Conclusion. PRP-assisted AATT is effective and safe for aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. In patients with malignancies, a smaller volume of AAT and repeated procedures can provide correction of cicatricial defects and improve psychosocial status. Further research is needed to standardize the techniques.
About the authors
Shuowen Wang
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenovskiy University)
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8514-0824
SPIN-code: 1858-8041
Scopus Author ID: 58313002400
ResearcherId: MVU-9443-2025
Graduate Student
Russian Federation, MoscowMadina P. Baranova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenovskiy University)
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-3499-7490
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, MoscowDaria V. Abbasova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenovskiy University)
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6141-0511
Oncologist
Russian Federation, MoscowXiangyi Kong
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8209-042X
D. Sci. (Med.)
China, BeijingZhongzhao Wang
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-4841-605X
Chief doctor
China, BeijingZeting Zhou
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0000-3203-5476
Student
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgTatiana V. Khorobryh
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenovskiy University)
Email: wswen1019@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5769-5091
D. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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