What is an 'Oncoplastic' Procedure?

I'm confused about what this means in terms of breast reconstruction.

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Many different procedures used to treat breast cancer can be defined as oncoplastic procedures, and I believe it

Is easiest to understand oncoplastic surgery as a mind set, or way of approaching the treatment of breast cancer. At its simplest level, oncologic surgery describes the approach to eradicating the cancer, and plastic surgery describes the manipulation of tissues or use of foreign materials such as implants to reconstruct the area treated for the cancer. Combining these two approaches, oncoplastic surgery is how the surgeon uses the techniques of both specialties to remove the cancer... more

Oncoplastic surgery

This usually refers to the combination of plastic surgery with the removal of the tumor using a breast conserving procedure done during lumpectomy.

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Oncoplastic Surgery

In terms of breast reconstruction, oncoplastic surgery has been described as a combined approach to the treatment and reconstruction of patients with breast cancer. In the plastic surgery literature, this has been most commonly described in lumpectomy or partial mastectomy surgery in patients with sagging or large breasts. The plastic surgeon can outline an incision for a breast reduction or lift through which the breast cancer surgeon can remove the tumor... more

Understanding oncoplastic surgery

Oncoplastic surgery can improve the final shape of the breast after breast-conserving surgery without compromising cancer care. When a lumpectomy will or might distort a woman’s breast, the remaining tissue can be sculpted to realign the nipple and areola and give the breast a natural appearance. By rotating breast tissue to fill defects created by the lumpectomy or partial mastectomy (in a manner similar to what is done during a breast reduction or breast lift) breast shape can be... more

Meaning of ONCOPLASTIC Surgery

Oncological surgery is the surgery dedicated to the removal of cancers. In the past removal of cancer took precedence over the appearance of the scar and final appearance. An oncoplastic procedure is one in which plastic surgery concepts of scar direction, blood supply, tissue handling are all employed in cancer removal to bring about a much more acceptable appearance.