Minimally invasive breast surgery—A step-by-step graphic illustrations guide


Endoscopic breast conserving surgery—axilla incision

13.1, Injection of tumescence solution to aid in haemostasis and plane dissection.

13.2, Injection of blue dye jelly (1 mL of methylene blue mixed with 10 mL of lignocaine or lidocaine jelly) to mark out margins of dissection.

13.3, Dissection of posterior breast parenchyma off pectoralis major fascia with endoscopic vein harvester.

13.4, Dissection of anterior skin flap with endoscopic vein harvester.

13.5, Retrieval of wide excision specimen.

13.6, Approximation of breast parenchyma after wide excision.

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