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Oncoplastic breast reduction in conservative surgery.

Alberto Rancati¹, Claudio Angrigiani², Julio Dorr²

¹Instituto Oncologico Henry Moore (IOHM), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina - rancati@gmail.com.

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Oncoplastic breast surgery combines oncology and plastic surgery for better cosmetic outcomes after large tumor resections. This approach prevents deformities and improves results for breast cancer patients.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Plastic Surgery
Breast Surgery

Background:

Reconstructive breast surgery has advanced with new materials and techniques.
These innovations aim to achieve optimal cosmetic results while managing oncological risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the field of oncoplastic breast surgery.
To highlight its role in managing large breast resections and preventing deformities.

Main Methods:

Integration of oncological and plastic surgery principles.
Advance planning for large tissue resections (over 30% of breast volume).

Main Results:

Enables extensive resections with improved cosmetic outcomes.
Prevents post-surgical deformities effectively.
Provides precise information for conservative surgical planning.

Conclusions:

Oncoplastic breast surgery is a new field offering superior cosmetic results.
It allows for safe, large resections and effective deformity prevention.
It defines the boundary between conservative surgery and mastectomy.