Oncoplastic surgery for breast cancer combines cancer removal with plastic surgery techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes while preserving the breast.
It’s a breast-conserving surgery that aims to remove the tumour and reconstruct the breast simultaneously, often resulting in better symmetry and shape than traditional lumpectomies.
Oncoplastic surgery combines cancer removal and reconstruction. It integrates the surgical removal of the cancerous tissue with techniques to reshape the breast, addressing the defect left behind.
The goal is to maintain or improve the natural breast shape and appearance, minimizing deformities that can occur with standard lumpectomies.
Surgery may often involve operating on both breasts to achieve symmetry, even if cancer is only present in one.
Oncoplastic surgery includes volume displacement (repositioning tissue within the breast) and volume replacement (using tissue flaps from other areas of the body). It can be an option for removing larger tumors that might otherwise require mastectomy.
Studies show higher patient satisfaction with oncoplastic surgery compared to traditional breast-conserving surgery. By removing a larger margin of tissue, oncoplastic surgery can potentially reduce the need for repeat surgeries.
In essence, oncoplastic surgery offers a way to treat breast cancer with both oncological safety and improved cosmetic results, potentially avoiding or minimizing the need for mastectomy in some cases.
Mr Youssef is able to offer the full range of oncoplastic procedures and breast reconstruction depending on the suitable condition.
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