Breast Conserving Surgery

my frind said that breast restoration after cancer can be done without causing disfiguring results. she said it is called "breast conserving surgery". Can you explain this technique? Do only a selct few surgeons do it? Thank You!

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Breast Conservation Surgery in breast reconstruction.

Thanks for your question. There are two basic ways to "conserve the breast" during breast reconstruction. If both your breast surgeon (the surgeon performing the mastectomy) and your plastic surgeon are willing they can perform a nipple sparing mastectomy. This is a mastectomy that removes breast tissue but, like the term suggests, leaves the nipple and areola. This surgery can be used in certain circumstances depending on the type of cancer and the patients specific... more

Breast conserving surgery

Breast conservation surgery is just what the phrase states...conserve breast tissue. This can be done for small tumors and is best in large breasts. Modifications of breast lift/reduction techniques can be used sometimes.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast Conserving Surgery not a form of breast restoration

Breast Conservation Surgery, also known as partial mastectomy or lumpectomy, is an excellent option to preserve the breast depending on the size of the tumor, status of lymph nodes, and clinical staging. However, this type of surgery is not considered restoration, but more preservation. This surgery typically involves a course of postoperative radiation. Therefore, it must involve an educated discussion with your breast surgeon in regard to the... more

Breast Conservation Surgery and Breast Cancer

Breast Conservation Surgery is a time tested treatment of small (early) breast cancers performed by general surgeon around the country. Research has found that for early breast cancers a lumpectomy + chest irradiation has equal survival rates of the traditional mastectomy. THIS IS FOR EARLY BREAST CANCERS! She needs to consult with her general surgeon has to the best options for her particular cancer. Dr. ES

Breast can look better than before

For breast cancer patients or patients in the high risk category, the nipple sparing , skin sparing technique is great. Immediate reconstruction options are available and will give patients the best Result, often better than before surgery.

Breast Conserving Surgery for Cancer

There are presently many options for treating breast cancer. Breast conservation is one of those options. Not everyone is a candidate, however. The exact procedure possible depends on the exact type of cancer you have and the extent of spread. The first step is a thorough examination and biopsy. Then talk to the surgeon, plastic surgeon, oncologist, and radiation oncologist who are part of the team caring for your problem. (The delay does NOT affect your cure rate or survival.) Your... more

Breast Conserving Surgery

Breast sparing surgery is a techniques using either lumpectomy or nipple/areolar sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. It is a team approach with the oncologic surgeon + the plastic surgeon + the oncologist + the radiation doctor. If you are a good candidate or your doctors believe in this option are the main issues. Insurance should not be an influence to the option, nor should more time for less reimbursement. Discuss with your doctors to fully understand From MIAMI Dr.... more

What is breast conservation therapy

Breast conservation therapy (BCT) is a treatment option for breast cancer. BCT is also known as a lumpectomy. After your surgical treatment, you will require radiation therapy. The alternative option for breast cancer treatment is mastectomy. Depending on tumor biology (size of tumor and type of breast cancer and the status of your lymph nodes, you may or may not require radiation after mastectomy. Talk to your breast cancer surgeon to learn more... more

Breast-Conserving Surgery: Sometimes, but Not Always an Option

"My friend said that breast restoration after cancer can be done without causing disfiguring results. she said it is called "breast conserving surgery". Can you explain this technique? Do only a selct few surgeons do it?" "Breast conserving surgery" refers to any of a number of procedures used to treat breast cancer that remove a portion of the breast but preserve (or conserve) the majority of the breast. The most frequently used breast-conserving... more

Plastic Surgery with Breast Conserving Cancer Surgery

Regarding: "Breast Conserving Surgery my frind said that breast restoration after cancer can be done without causing disfiguring results. she said it is called "breast conserving surgery". Can you explain this technique? Do only a selct few surgeons do it? Thank You!" Your friend is right. Partly. Breast Conserving Surgery is NOT one operation but a FAMILY of techniques that can be used to remove suspicious or cancerous breast tissue UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.... more