Access video and video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Oncoplastic surgery continues to evolve as a viable option for women with breast cancer who desire partial mastectomy. Oncoplastic surgery is defined as wide excision of…
Introduction As autologous breast reconstruction increases in demand, alternative flaps continue to evolve. For the majority of patients, the abdomen is the preferred donor site primarily because patients often benefit from the improvement in contour and the relative ease of…
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Introduction Since the previous edition of this text, there have been significant advancements and setbacks when it comes to prosthetic breast reconstruction. One of the most notable advancements has been the technique of prepectoral placement of prosthetic devices that has…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Reduction mammaplasty remains one of the most sought-fafter operations among women with mammary hypertrophy. Since its inception over 100 years ago, techniques for reduction mammaplasty have expanded and…
Introduction The surgical treatment of breast cancer has undergone a paradigm shift and evolved from the Halsted radical mastectomy to the simple mastectomy and now includes breast conservation therapy (BCT). BCT is defined as local excision of the primary tumor…
Introduction Advancements in oncoplastic breast surgery have enabled many women to conserve their natural breast tissue and avoid mastectomy. The available techniques can be applied to the majority of women and provide outcomes that range from good to excellent. Techniques…
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…
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…
Oncoplastic breast surgery has become a common option for women with breast cancer. Oncoplastic surgery is defined as tumor excision with a wide margin of resection followed by immediate or staged immediate reconstruction of the partial mastectomy defect. It differs…