Effectiveness of the Nipples-Saving Mastectomy (NSM): Review on the Results, Oncologic Safety and Surgical Complications

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Excellent

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Very good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Very good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments:

The Results of the review show that the most common post-surgery complications of nipple-saving mastectomy (NSM) are hematoma, occurring in 14.7% of patients of a series, capsular contractures and necrosis. The Discussion elaborates on the rationale behind the importance of taking up the study. It also adequately discusses the literature. The Conclusion section presents the suitability of NSM procedure as a prophylactic surgical option on carefully selected patients at high risk. It also elaborates on the excellent aesthetic results obtained by nipple-areola compound (NAC) conservation, which helps in the psychological facing aspect of the disease.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This study of the literature aims to evaluate the effectiveness and oncologic safety of nipples-saving mastectomy, marking the most frequent complications. The possibility to use the NSM procedure as prophylactic mastectomy in patients at high risk has also been evaluated. The study is of high significance as breast cancer (BC) is the most encountered malignant tumor in women. Many studies have confirmed that the conservation of the nipple-areola compound (NAC) represents a safe technique, which does not increase the risk of local recurrences. The study conducts a bibliographic research about clinical studies and previous reviews related to nipples-saving mastectomy.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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