Evolution of Operative Technique for Mastectomy.

Evolution of Operative Technique for Mastectomy. Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Aug;98(4):835-844 Authors: Jones C, Lancaster R Abstract The radical mastectomy was the mainstay of breast cancer treatment through the majority of the twentieth century. However, as the understanding of breast cancer increased, the indications for more extensive surgical intervention decreased. The mastectomy has evolved so that skin-sparing or nipple-sparing mastectomy can be performed in the majority of women who undergo mastectomy currently. Today, nearly 40% of all women undergo mastectomy for breast cancer. The improved cosmetic appearance associated with skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomies does not compromise oncologic outcomes. PMID: 30005777 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - July 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jones C, Lancaster R Tags: Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research