Donut Mastopexy Lumpectomy

Area of Science:

• Oncoplastic surgery
• Breast cancer treatment
• Surgical oncology

Background:

• Oncoplastic surgery aims to improve cosmetic results after breast cancer removal.
• Traditional lumpectomy can lead to significant breast deformity.
• Minimally invasive techniques are sought to enhance patient satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the technical details of donut mastopexy lumpectomy (DML).
• To evaluate the utility of DML in breast oncoplasty.
• To highlight the cosmetic advantages of DML over standard lumpectomy.

Main Methods:

• Donut mastopexy lumpectomy (DML) technique is detailed.
• Application of DML in cases of malignancy not involving skin or nipple-areolar complex.
• Comparison of DML with standard lumpectomy regarding surgical outcomes and aesthetics.

Main Results:

• DML restricts scarring to the periareolar region.
• The technique allows for preservation of nipple-areolar sensation.
• DML facilitates simultaneous augmentation mammoplasty and provides a mini breast lift effect.
• Improved cosmetic outcomes are observed with DML.

Conclusions:

• Donut mastopexy lumpectomy (DML) is an effective oncoplastic technique for breast cancer.
• DML offers significant advantages in scar location, surgical ease, sensation preservation, and aesthetic results.
• DML represents a valuable alternative to standard lumpectomy, enhancing patient quality of life.