Abstract:Background and Aims Gynecomastia is a common benign breast condition in males that may cause abnormal breast contour and psychological distress. Endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy has gradually become an important surgical option due to its concealed incision, clear operative field, and superior cosmetic outcomes. This study aimed to summarize the key operative techniques, postoperative complications, and follow-up outcomes of endoscopic mastectomy for gynecomastia.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 17 patients who underwent endoscopic mastectomy for gynecomastia between May 2023 and February 2025. General information, surgical procedures, postoperative complications, and satisfaction results were reviewed. Operative time, intraoperative blood loss, drainage volume during the first three postoperative days, time to drain removal, and length of hospitalization were recorded. Postoperative satisfaction was evaluated using the BODY-Q chest module. Follow-up lasted 3-24 months.Results All procedures were successfully completed without conversion or major complications. The mean unilateral operative time was (69.88±14.23) min, and intraoperative blood loss was (22.38±10.69) mL. The median drainage volumes on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 were 28.00 (14.00-57.50) mL, 17.50 (15.00-24.75) mL, and 14.00 (7.75-24.75) mL, respectively. The mean time to drain removal was (6.50±1.66) d, and postoperative hospital stay was 5-10 d. All pathological results were benign (15 cases of gynecomastia and 2 cases of fibrofatty hyperplasia). Postoperative complications included skin bruising in 3 patients (17.6%) and subcutaneous hematoma in 1 patient (5.9%); all resolved spontaneously or with simple treatment. No nipple retraction, skin-flap necrosis, sensory disturbance, or breast asymmetry was observed. No glandular residue or recurrence occurred during follow-up. All patients achieved satisfaction scores above 3, indicating excellent cosmetic outcomes.Conclusion Endoscopic mastectomy for gynecomastia is safe, minimally invasive, and associated with a low rate of complications. Its concealed incision and favorable aesthetic results yield high patient satisfaction, making it a technique worthy of wider clinical adoption.