Introduction Reconstruction after partial mastectomy is an evolving aspect of plastic surgery. Different modalities are continually being developed to maximize patient survival while minimizing the treatment’s morbidity. Currently, the two main options for the management of primary breast cancer are…
Introduction Recently, standardization of population screening and advances in diagnostic techniques have allowed for earlier detection of breast cancer, which allows breast cancer diagnosis to occur when the relative tumor burden is low. Earlier detection often allows for tumor excision…
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Introduction Oncoplasty is a popular technique for managing partial mastectomy defects that continues to gain momentum among plastic surgeons and oncologic breast surgeons alike. It is now widely accepted as a superior approach for reconstructing partial mastectomy defects, especially in…
Introduction Breast conservation therapy, or partial mastectomy, continues to be a popular treatment option for breast cancer patients. As a result, the demand for suitable oncoplastic reconstructive options is imperative. This trend has been supported by the increased use of…
Introduction Oncoplastic breast surgery has become a common option for women with breast cancer and is currently being performed throughout the world on a regular basis. This operation has provided women with the best of oncologic and reconstructive options in…
Breast surgeons utilizing oncoplastic techniques is commonplace in the United Kingdom, Europe, and parts of South America. In Canada and the United States, the adoption of oncoplastic surgery by breast surgeons has been slow to advance. Many factors play a…
Introduction As reconstructive techniques have improved, patient expectations have evolved. From the simplest to the most complex resection, patients expect to be satisfied with their final esthetic result. Trying to decide on the operation that is best for patients now…
Introduction The newly diagnosed breast cancer patient and her interdisciplinary treatment team must address both the local control (breast) and systemic control (body) issues to minimize the risk of recurrence. From a surgical perspective, the fundamental goals are to remove…
Introduction Historically, early stage breast cancer has been treated with either mastectomy or breast conservation therapy (local tumor excision with adjuvant radiation therapy). Clinicopathologic characteristics such as tumor size and extent of breast involvement determine patient suitability for one approach…