The FDA is warning patients and doctors considering the use of robotic surgery for mastectomy and other cancer-related surgeries
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to patients and doctors considering the use of robotic surgery for mastectomy and other cancer-related surgeries, saying that robotic surgeries are not approved for the treatment or prevention of cancer.
Double mastectomies for breast cancer tripled in 10 years"We are warning patients and providers that the use of robotically-assisted surgical devices for any cancer-related surgery has not been granted marketing authorization by the agency," Dr. Terri Cornelison, assistant director for the health of women in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a news release.
While the FDA continues to review safety and efficacy data as it becomes available, it urges patients to discuss the risks, benefits and alternatives of all available treatment options with health-care providers. The agency also suggests that patients ask surgeons about their training, experience and outcomes with robotic surgeries.
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