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Abed Y Joseph1, Robert Bloch, Sandra Yee

  • 1Easton Hospital, Department of Surgery, Easton, PA 18042, USA. jabed1@msn.com

Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
|February 27, 2003
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Simple mastectomy using local anesthesia is safe and effective for elderly patients with high anesthetic risks. This minimally invasive technique resulted in minimal blood loss and short recovery times, with no reported complications.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Mastectomy is a common procedure for breast cancer treatment.
  • Elderly patients and those with high anesthetic risk often face challenges with general anesthesia.
  • Minimally invasive surgical options are crucial for this patient population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a technique for simple mastectomy under local anesthesia.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this approach in elderly patients with high anesthetic risk.
  • To assess outcomes including blood loss, operating room time, and complications.

Main Methods:

  • Simple mastectomy performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation.
  • Study included seven elderly patients (mean age 88 years) with ASA classes III or IV.

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  • Data collected on blood loss, operating room time, and post-operative recovery.

    • Main Results:

    • Minimal blood loss (mean = 95.7 cm3).
    • Short operating room time (mean = 62 minutes).
    • Most patients discharged to nursing homes by post-operative day 2 with no complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Simple mastectomy under local anesthesia is a viable and safe option for high-risk elderly patients.
    • The technique offers a minimally invasive approach with favorable outcomes.
    • This method can reduce anesthetic risks and improve recovery for select patient groups.