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Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

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[Breast Centers: whim or necessity?].

A-C Griesser¹, K Zaman, B Lejolivet

¹Centre du sein, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. anne-claude.griesser@chuv.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse

|December 7, 2011

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Switzerland is establishing certified Breast Centers to ensure equitable, high-quality breast cancer care, focusing on early detection, optimal treatment, and patient quality of life. These centers undergo voluntary certification based on expert criteria and continuous assessment.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Public Health
Healthcare Management

Context:

Breast cancer management disparities impact patient prognosis.
European models inform the establishment of Breast Centers.
Switzerland aims to standardize breast cancer care.

Purpose:

To prevent disparities in breast cancer management.
To promote early detection and optimal treatment.
To enhance patient quality of life through integrated care.

Summary:

Breast Centers are being established in Switzerland, adopting European models.
Certification criteria include specialist expertise, clinical practice compliance, supportive care, and timely treatment.
A voluntary certification process and a database facilitate care assessment and standard compliance.

Impact:

Improved patient outcomes through standardized, high-quality care.
Reduced disparities in breast cancer treatment and prognosis.
Enhanced patient quality of life via comprehensive and timely interventions.