AdventHealth Performs Robotic Double Mastectomy in Florida
A 41-year-old patient with a high genetic risk of breast cancer underwent the procedure, the first of its kind in Central Florida.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Cancer
Kamilla da Escossia Campello Ronchi underwent a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction using robotic technology at AdventHealth, performed by surgeon Dr. Devina McCray. The procedure is the first robotic mastectomy of this kind in Central Florida.
Why it matters
Genetic testing revealed Ronchi's high risk of developing breast cancer, and her mother had died of the disease when Ronchi was 8. The approach aims to preserve more of the tissue and nerve structure that affects sensation after mastectomy.
Between 60 and 80% of women who undergo mastectomy never regain breast sensation, according to the figures cited in the report. Whether robotic mastectomy produces comparable or better sensation outcomes across a broader patient group has not been reported.
The players
AdventHealth
A Florida-based health system whose hospital performed the robotic mastectomy in Central Florida.
Dr. Devina McCray
The surgeon who performed the robotic double mastectomy and breast reconstruction on Kamilla da Escossia Campello Ronchi.
The details
Surgeon Dr. Devina McCray used a robot that enhances surgeon movements and vision, providing a clearer view of tissue layers and allowing smaller incisions. Ronchi says her breasts look better than before the surgery, and she has reported regaining sensation.
Timeline
Ronchi's mother died of breast cancer when Ronchi was 8 years old.
Big Picture
The use of the robotic surgical platform in mastectomy extends its application beyond prior procedures into breast cancer surgery. This places the Central Florida case within a broader shift toward robotic techniques aimed at preserving sensation and tissue.
For people facing a high genetic risk of breast cancer, robotic mastectomy represents one surgical option that may affect whether breast sensation is preserved. Anyone considering the procedure should discuss the expected outcomes and reconstruction choices with their own surgical team.
The takeaway
Genetic testing can reveal high breast cancer risk early, and surgical options continue to evolve in ways that may affect both outcomes and sensation after treatment. Readers weighing these choices should consult their own medical team.
Further reading
Explore more Cancer coverage for context on breast cancer risk and treatment options.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pittsburgh's Action News 4.
