Breast cancer prevalence in France

In France, around 60,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Advances in early detection and treatment have improved survival rates, with 88% of patients living at least five years after diagnosis.

Impact of traditional surgery

Traditional open surgery for breast cancer can leave visible scars that change the breast's shape and may affect a patient's body image and mental health.

Robotic-assisted surgery in France

Dr. Anna Ilenko, a plastic surgeon at the Gustave Roussy Institute and the Hôpital des Peupliers, is among a small group of French surgeons using robotic-assisted techniques to perform breast surgery. This method reduces visible scars by placing them in the armpit area.

Focus on quality of life

Dr. Ilenko emphasizes that modern medicine should prioritize improving patients' quality of life. She aims to minimize post-operative complications and help women return to daily life with fewer physical and psychological challenges.

Dr. Ilenko's expertise and contributions

Dr. Ilenko is a pioneering surgeon and co-author of Grand guide du cancer du sein, a practical guide published by Hachette Pratique. She is one of the few specialists worldwide who have mastered robotic-assisted mastectomy with hidden scars.