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A position statement on optimizing the role of oncoplastic breast surgery
Eplasty
|September 15, 2012
Summary
Improving oncoplastic breast surgery requires multidisciplinary teams and comprehensive patient information on surgical options. Enhanced training and clear guidelines are essential for better oncologic and aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer removal with breast reconstruction.
- Current access and outcomes from these procedures require improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose initiatives for enhancing access to and outcomes from oncoplastic breast surgery.
- To identify key unmet needs in the field.
Main Methods:
- Position statements drafted by an author group in two meetings (May and December 2010).
- Statements focused on unmet needs and potential solutions in oncoplastic breast surgery.
- Unanimous agreement achieved through voting and adjustments.
Main Results:
- Agreement that all breast cancer surgery patients need assessment by an oncoplastic team.
- Identified suboptimal multidisciplinary working, standards of care, and surgical training.
- Need for institution-specific guidelines on patient pathways, clinical standards, and reconstructive surgery education.
Conclusions:
- A strong desire exists within the surgical community to improve patient outcomes.
- Incorporating oncoplastic procedures into breast cancer treatment pathways is crucial.
- These position statements outline key elements for achieving improved oncoplastic breast surgery outcomes.
