Also known as a tumorectomy or partial mastectomy, this procedure removes only the tumor and a safety margin of healthy tissue. It is often combined with oncoplastic techniques to optimize aesthetic outcomes.
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Systemic treatments (chemotherapy or hormone therapy) given before surgery to reduce tumor size, potentially allowing for breast-conserving surgery instead of a full mastectomy. Key Reference Documents (PDF) Also known as a tumorectomy or partial mastectomy,
This minimally invasive technique identifies and removes only the first few lymph nodes that drain the breast. It is the standard for patients with no clinical signs of nodal involvement. Download Chirurgie locorГ©gionale des cancersdu sein pdf