Mastectomy
Articles and resources for Mastectomy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Mastectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both breasts, often considered in the context of breast cancer treatment or prevention. Common reasons for this surgery include a diagnosis of breast cancer, particularly when the cancer is invasive or there is a high risk of developing breast cancer due to genetic factors. Some individuals may also choose mastectomy as a preventive measure if they have a strong family history of the disease or specific genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2.
The procedure can vary depending on the individual’s situation and may involve removing all breast tissue, or just a portion. Mastectomy can be performed under general anesthesia, and the duration of the surgery typically ranges from one to three hours. After the procedure, patients can expect a recovery period that includes managing pain, monitoring for complications, and follow-up appointments to discuss further treatment options, such as reconstruction or radiation therapy.
The benefits of mastectomy may include a reduced risk of cancer recurrence and peace of mind for those at high risk. Many individuals also find that the surgery can lead to a sense of empowerment and control over their health. However, risks may include complications such as infection, changes in sensation, and emotional impacts related to body image. It is essential for individuals to discuss these factors with their healthcare team to understand the implications fully.
Benefits of Tumescent Dissection in Mastectomy Surgery Explained
This research paper discusses a study that compared two different surgical techniques used for mastectomies (breast removal surgeries): tumescent dissection (TUM) and standard electrocautery dissectio...Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: New Technique
This research paper discusses a new surgical technique for breast reconstruction following a type of surgery known as nipple-sparing mastectomy, which is becoming more popular. Traditional methods of ...Comparing Mastectomy Techniques: Tumescent Vs. Electrocautery Outcomes
The research paper is about a study conducted in a Danish hospital comparing two surgical techniques used in mastectomies - the tumescent technique and the electrocautery dissection. A mastectomy is a...Drainless Mastectomy: Safety and Effectiveness for Patients
This research paper is about a study conducted to examine whether not using a drainage tube after a simple mastectomy (breast removal surgery) leads to an increase in the formation of seroma (a pocket...Effective Ways to Prevent Skin Flap Necrosis After Mastectomy Surgery
This research paper looks at a common yet serious complication that can occur after a certain type of breast cancer surgery, where the skin can start to die off. This condition can affect up to 30% of...Effective Wound Closure After Mastectomy: Benefits of Tension-Relief
This research paper discusses a study about the use of a Tension-Relief System in breast surgery. The system is used to avoid complications like wound dehiscence (where the wound splits open) and skin...Endoscopic Mastectomy and Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction
This research paper examines a new method of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy (breast removal surgery) in patients with early-stage breast cancer. The technique uses an endoscope (a small,...Exploring Modern Techniques in Breast Cancer Surgery for Improved
This research paper discusses the modern techniques used by breast surgeons in treating breast cancer. In the past, the most common procedures were modified radical mastectomy (removal of the entire b...Gender-Affirming Mastectomy Outcomes for Transgender Teens
This research paper studied the outcomes of transgender teenagers who underwent top surgery (gender-affirming mastectomy) between 2013 and 2020. The study found that the number of these surgeries incr...Impact of Mastectomy and Reconstruction on Depression in Women
This research paper is about a study that aimed to find out if the type of surgery a woman with breast cancer undergoes affects her likelihood of experiencing depression more than a year after the ope...Improving Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Outcomes with Pre-Surgery Imaging
This research studied the usefulness of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Doppler ultrasonography (a type of imaging technique) before surgery to map out the blood vessels in the breast. The ...Indocyanine Green Dye: a Key to Preventing Mastectomy Skin Necrosis
This research paper is a systematic review of a technique used to predict and prevent skin tissue death (necrosis) following breast removal surgery (mastectomy). The technique involves using a special...Innovative Mastectomy Technique Using Self-Retaining Retractor System
This research paper describes a new technique for performing mastectomies, a common surgery for breast cancer. Traditionally, an assistant is needed during the surgery to pull back the skin using a to...Mastectomy and Implant Complications: Insights for Hispanic Women
This study looks at the effects of radiation therapy after a mastectomy (surgery to remove breast tissue) on women who have had a breast implant reconstruction. The research specifically compares the ...Mastectomy Options for Breast Cancer Recurrence After Lumpectomy
This research involves the study of different types of mastectomy procedures (surgery to remove all or part of the breast) in patients who had a recurrence of breast cancer after initially having brea...Mastectomy Options: Immediate Vs. Delayed Reconstruction Explained
This research paper looks at the different surgical options for breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy (removal of the breast). The three options are: mastectomy only, immediate reconstruction ...Mastectomy Safety for Transgender Men After Breast Reduction Surgery
This research paper sought to understand the safety and outcomes of removing breast tissue (mastectomy) in transgender men who had previously undergone breast reduction surgery. The researchers were c...Mastectomy Tattoos: a Healing Journey for Women After Surgery
This research paper discusses how some women, following a mastectomy (surgical removal of one or both breasts), are using tattooing as a way to reclaim their bodies and challenge societal views of fem...Maximizing Success in Breast Reconstruction Using Your Own Tissues
This research paper discusses a new approach to reconstructing the breast after a mastectomy (surgery to remove the breast to treat or prevent cancer) using the patient's own tissues. This method aims...MRI for Detecting Residual Tissue After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
This research paper is about a study that investigated the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify leftover breast tissue after robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM), a surgic...Nipple-Sparing and Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper discusses two modern surgical methods for treating breast cancer: skin-sparing mastectomies (SSM) and nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM). SSM involves keeping most of the breast ski...Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Vs. Nipple Reconstruction: Patient Insights
This study aimed to compare the experiences of women who had different types of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy (surgery to remove a breast, usually due to cancer). The two types of recon...Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: a Safe Option for Brca-Mutated Women
More women who find out they carry a gene mutation (BRCA) linked to breast cancer, even though they show no symptoms, are choosing to have preventative double mastectomies while keeping their nipples....Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Benefits and Reconstruction Options
This research paper talks about how breast cancer treatment has evolved over the years. Nowadays, doctors are leaning towards less aggressive surgeries that both treat the cancer and preserve the appe...Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Safety and Complications Explained
This research paper looks at how effective and safe a particular type of breast cancer surgery, called nipple-sparing mastectomy, is for patients. The study analysed results from 894 patients who unde...Outpatient Mastectomy: a Safe Option for Breast Surgery Patients
This research paper is about a study that looked at the possibility of doing mastectomies (surgical removal of the breast) as an outpatient procedure, meaning the patient doesn't have to stay overnigh...Outpatient Mastectomy: Benefits and Considerations for Patients
This research studied the outcomes of a new approach to managing mastectomy patients, known as Surgical Home Recovery (SHR). The SHR initiative allows most patients to be discharged on the day of thei...Personalized Care for Better Aesthetic Outcomes After Mastectomy
This research paper discusses the importance of personalized care in breast reconstruction surgeries after a mastectomy, which is the removal of one or both breasts, usually due to cancer. The success...Quilting Sutures After Mastectomy: Reducing Seroma and Recovery Time
This research paper is about a common problem that surgeons face after performing breast cancer surgeries (mastectomies) and/or removing lymph nodes from the armpit (axillary lymph node dissection or ...Reverse Abdominoplasty for Mastectomy Wound Closure Explained
This research paper is about a method for treating patients with advanced breast cancer who have had a radical mastectomy, which leaves a large wound on the chest. The common technique used to close t...Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: a Comprehensive Review
This research paper is a thorough review of studies that focus on a surgical procedure called robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (a type of breast cancer surgery). Researchers looked at various ...Robotic-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: a Safe Option for Women
This research paper is about a new surgical technique for women who need to have their breasts removed due to a high risk of breast cancer or because they already have breast cancer. The researchers u...Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: Improving Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
This research paper is about a type of breast cancer surgery called skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM), which aims to keep as much skin as possible to make breast reconstruction easier and improve the look...Supporting Body Image After Mastectomy: the Role of Resilience
This research paper explores the rise in breast cancer among modern women and the psychological impact of undergoing a mastectomy (breast removal surgery). The research team aimed to identify factors ...Understanding Complications of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
This research paper investigates whether having a preventive mastectomy on the healthy breast (contralateral prophylactic mastectomy) increases the risk of complications for patients who are already h...Understanding Contralateral Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast reconstruction is often suggested after a mastectomy (removal of a breast due to cancer) to restore the balance between the breasts. However, not all women want this surgery. Instead, some opt ...Understanding Depression Risks After Mastectomy Vs. Breast
This study looked at women with breast cancer to see whether they were more likely to become depressed after having their breast(s) removed (a mastectomy) or after having their breast(s) reconstructed...Understanding Mastectomy and Prepectoral Reconstruction with Adm
The paper discusses the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in breast reconstruction surgeries, especially after mastectomies where the skin and nipple are preserved. ADM, a type of graft made from s...Understanding Mastectomy and Reconstruction for Gestational
Gestational gigantomastia (GGM) is a rare condition where a woman's breasts grow unusually large during pregnancy. The exact cause is still unknown. Treatment options include medication and surgery. I...Understanding Mastectomy Complications in Breast Reconstruction
This study looked at patients who had a two-stage breast reconstruction procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital between 2011 and 2017. It wanted to see if there were any differences in complication rates...Understanding Mastectomy Rates and Benefits of Breast Conservation
The research paper discusses the rise in mastectomy rates (surgical removal of one or both breasts) for early-stage breast cancer treatment, despite the fact that breast conservation therapy (BCT) has...Understanding Mastectomy Vs. Breast Conserving Surgery for Early
The research paper discusses Breast Conserving Therapy (BCT), a treatment for breast cancer that aims to control the disease while minimizing damage to the breast. The researchers found that BCT has s...Understanding Mastectomy: From Radical Surgery to Modern Techniques
The research paper discusses changes in the treatment of breast cancer over the course of the 20th century. In the past, a radical mastectomy, which involves the removal of the entire breast, was the ...Understanding Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Options for Women
This research paper discusses changes in the way breast reconstruction is done after mastectomy (breast removal surgery) in the US. The number of women choosing to have their healthy breast removed as...Understanding Postoperative Complications After Mastectomy Surgery
This research paper discusses the complications that may occur after breast cancer surgery. These complications could involve problems such as fluid accumulation, infection, blood clots, tissue death,...Understanding Prophylactic Vs. Therapeutic Mastectomy: Key Insights
This research paper explores the risks and outcomes related to two types of mastectomy (breast removal surgery): prophylactic (preventive) and therapeutic (treatment for existing cancer). The study us...Understanding Residual Breast Tissue After Mastectomy for Brca
This study looked at women with a specific genetic risk for breast cancer (BRCA) who underwent a certain type of mastectomy surgery. The researchers developed a new tool using MRI scans to measure the...Understanding Risk-Reducing Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Prevention
This research paper discusses the increase in mastectomies (the surgical removal of one or both breasts) over the years, which is largely a result of more women opting for risk-reducing mastectomies (...Understanding Satisfaction and Regret After Preventive Mastectomy
This research paper is a review of various studies that assess how women at high risk of developing breast cancer feel about undergoing preventive mastectomies, which are surgeries to remove one or bo...Understanding the Tumescent Technique in Mastectomy and Its Risks
This research paper looks at a technique used in breast removal and breast reconstruction surgeries, known as the tumescent technique. The technique is commonly used to help reduce blood loss during s...