Oncoplastic Surgery
Oncoplastic breast surgery merges traditional breast cancer surgery with the cosmetic benefits of plastic surgery.
What are the advantages of oncoplastic surgery?
Oncoplastic surgeons employ techniques to preserve the breast and avoid mastectomy, offering many women the best aesthetic and practical outcomes for breast cancer surgery.
What is the aim of oncoplastic surgery?
The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the adverse effects of surgery.
Where were oncoplastic techniques developed?
Oncoplastic techniques originated in France and Germany. Dr. Chebl Azar, a member of the French team, can recommend the most suitable surgical approach for your case, considering both cancer safety and aesthetic results.
What options are available for mastectomy?
In cases of mastectomy, immediate reconstruction is feasible. The choice of reconstruction is made in consultation with the patient before surgery, taking into account potential interactions with cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.