Xiaoman Cao
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Xiaoman Cao is a pioneering breast surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in oncoplastic breast surgery, particularly for patients traditionally considered poor candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). Her major contribution is the development and validation of the reverse-sequence endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-E-NSM) with direct-to-implant breast reconstruction (DIBR), combined with an innovative air inflation adjustment technique. This approach has dramatically expanded surgical eligibility to include women with large or severely ptotic breasts—a group previously contraindicated for open NSM due to high complication risks. In her landmark 2025 single-center prospective cohort study (3 citations), Cao demonstrated that this technique achieves excellent cosmetic outcomes and low complication rates in these challenging cases, effectively challenging long-standing surgical dogma. Her work has been recognized for its potential to reduce scarring, preserve nipple sensation, and improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. With growing citation impact, Cao is establishing herself as a key innovator at the intersection of endoscopic surgery and reconstructive oncology, offering new hope to patients who previously faced more disfiguring procedures.
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