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[Breast preserving surgery].

K Enomoto1

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Breast-conserving surgery is a viable option for early breast cancer patients. This approach minimizes psychological distress and physical sequelae compared to radical mastectomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Radical mastectomy can lead to significant psychological distress and physical sequelae, impacting quality of life.
  • Early breast cancer management requires careful consideration of treatment efficacy and patient well-being.
  • Breast-preserving surgical techniques are increasingly explored as alternatives to more extensive procedures.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of breast-preserving surgery for early breast cancer.
  • To identify specific criteria for selecting appropriate candidates for breast-preserving surgery.
  • To compare the histopathological findings with surgical outcomes in early-stage breast cancer patients.

Summary:

  • A histopathological study of 87 early breast cancer cases (≤1.0 cm) revealed that 77% had tumors ≤1.0 cm, and 60% showed limited invasion (<2.0 cm from tumor border).

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  • Criteria for breast-conserving surgery include tumors <1.0 cm, >3.0 cm from the nipple, no palpable axillary involvement, no multiple lesions on imaging, and limited calcifications (<2.0 cm diameter).
  • Of the patients who underwent breast-preserving procedures (subcutaneous mastectomy or quadrantectomy with axillary dissection), one experienced local recurrence at a median follow-up of 23 months.

    • Impact:

    • Breast-conserving surgery offers a potential alternative to radical mastectomy, improving quality of life for eligible early breast cancer patients.
    • The study provides specific histopathological and clinical criteria to guide the selection of patients for breast-preserving breast cancer surgery.
    • Further research and long-term follow-up are warranted to fully assess the oncological safety and patient outcomes of breast-preserving approaches.