Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Conditions
Keywords
breast reconstruction, mastectomy, mesh, breast cancer
Brief summary
This multicentre, non-randomised, observational clinical device investigation will be performed to obtain postmarketing information on the TiLOOP® Bra and in particular on the improvement of the patients' quality of life as well as on the rate of complications of the device under investigation. The objective of this clinical investigation is to establish the feasibility, efficacy and safety of the TiLOOP® Bra.
Interventions
Titaniferously coated polypropylene mesh
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
The TiLOOP®Bra is designed to assist oncologically indexed skin sparing mastectomy or subcutaneous mastectomy with preservation of the nipple-areola-complex during primary breast reconstruction, secondary breast reconstruction or corrective breast surgery. Patients shall be included if they meet all of the following criteria: Clinical Criteria (reason): * women with indication of prophylactic operation or oncoplastic operation with support of a mesh implant * women with histologically confirmed breast cancer or precancerosis or genetic pre-existing conditions with increased risk of breast cancer or with a family history * the health of women must comply with ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-2 Study-related inclusion criteria - Legal reasons: * Patient is mentally able to understand the nature, aims, or possible consequences of the clinical investigation * Patient information has been handed out and all written consents are at hand. * Patient is between 18 and 70 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Patients must be excluded if any of the following conditions exist or cannot be excluded: Device-related
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PRO | 12 months after breast reconstruction | Measurement of the Patient Reported Outcome (PRO). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PRO | 6 and 24 months after breast reconstruction | Measurement of the Patient Reported Outcome |
| Complication Rate | after 6, 12 and 24 months | Complication rate of the first 60 patients in the 6 month follow-up and of all patients after 6, 12 and 24 months. |
| Cosmetic Success | 6, 12 and 24 months after breast reconstruction | Cosmetic success confirming the reinforcement will be assessed by the patient and an independent professional at a photo. The questions posed are part of the validated Breast Q questionnaire. |
| PRO and Complication Rate | 48 months after breast reconstruction | Measurement of the Patient Reported Outcome and complication rate of all patients |
Countries
Germany