# BREASTANBUL 2026 medical congress > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/breastanbul-2026-medical-congress > Updated: 2026-10-12T20:13:04.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The 7th BREASTANBUL 2026 congress, held in Istanbul from October 8-10, convened over 1,000 scientists from 62 countries to discuss multidisciplinary approaches to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The event integrated various fields, including radiology, pathology, surgery, genetics, and nursing. A primary focus of the congress was the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Experts noted that robotic and endoscopic methods are increasingly replacing traditional 10 cm incisions with approximately 3 cm incisions. This approach allows for the removal of the entire breast and lymph node sampling through a single small opening, which can result in less bleeding, reduced pain, and improved aesthetic outcomes. Discussions also covered medical oncology, specifically the use of immunotherapy and new targeted agents for HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancers to improve survival rates. Additionally, medical professionals emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and noted that while the disease is more common after age 40, approximately 20% of diagnoses in Turkey occur in individuals under 40. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Breast cancer surgery advancements highlighted at Breastanbul Congress Medical experts at the Breastanbul Congress highlighted advancements in breast cancer surgery, noting that robotic and endoscopic techniques can reduce incision sizes from 10 cm to just 3 cm. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/breast-cancer-surgery-advancements-highlighted-at-breastanbul-congress ### 2026-10-10: BREASTANBUL 2026 congress highlights advancements in breast cancer surgery At the BREASTANBUL 2026 congress in Istanbul, experts highlighted advancements in breast cancer treatment, including robotic surgery using 3 cm incisions and new targeted immunotherapies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/breastanbul-2026-congress-highlights-advancements-in-breast-cancer-surgery --- Cite as: BREASTANBUL 2026 medical congress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/breastanbul-2026-medical-congress