Mayo Clinic's approach
Mayo Clinic's highly trained breast cancer surgeons work in coordinated surgical teams with plastic reconstruction surgeons for surgeries such as nipple-sparing mastectomies. They use the latest advances to care for people with breast cancer and those at higher risk of developing the disease in the future.
Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center offers robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy at its Minnesota and Florida campuses. This surgical option is available for some people being treated for breast cancer or those having preventive procedures.
After the Food and Drug Administration's clearance of the robotic platform for nipple-sparing mastectomy, Mayo Clinic surgeons — who helped test it in clinical trials — now perform this less invasive surgery. With this procedure, Mayo surgeons aim to improve appearance, keep the nipple intact and create better chances for restoring sensation.
Your Mayo Clinic care team
People with breast cancer who choose Mayo Clinic for breast cancer surgery find highly experienced surgeons who provide expert care. Breast cancer surgeons work closely with other specialists to create a personalized treatment approach that provides you with comprehensive care.
Your care team might include:
Your appointments are coordinated so that you can carefully consider your options and meet with a variety of specialists, often in a matter of days. If you choose surgery as your initial treatment, your operation is scheduled promptly, when possible, to avoid long wait times.
Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic breast cancer surgeons are widely respected for their experience and knowledge in advanced surgical techniques that improve cancer control and reduce the complications of breast cancer surgery.
Nationally recognized expertise
Outside organizations recognize Mayo Clinic breast cancer specialists through accreditations, grants and rankings:
- Mayo Clinic is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer.
- Mayo Clinic is one of a select group of medical centers in the United States to be recognized as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) for breast cancer research, funded by the National Cancer Institute. To earn a highly competitive SPORE grant, institutions must demonstrate a high degree of collaboration between first-rate scientists and clinicians and show excellence in translational research projects. Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer SPORE.
- Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers participate in research cooperatives, such as the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which gives people with cancer access to the latest clinical trials.
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a U.S. National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center. These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic.
Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.
Clinical trials
Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.