Early Postoperative Outcomes of Breast Cancer Surgery in a Developing Country

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Outcomes
• Public Health

Background:

• Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in Pakistani women.
• Postoperative complications can negatively impact patient morale and delay essential adjuvant treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and report on the early postoperative outcomes of breast cancer surgery in Pakistan.
• To identify the incidence and types of perioperative morbidities within 30 days.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 94 breast cancer patients from June 2016 to December 2019.
• Evaluation and documentation of perioperative complications.
• Statistical analysis using SPSS 23 software.

Main Results:

• The most frequent complications were seroma formation (5.3%), flap necrosis (4.3%), and hematoma (3.2%).
• 68% of patients underwent modified radical mastectomy, while 32% had breast conserving surgery.
• Mean patient age was 50 ± 12.8 years.

Conclusions:

• Early postoperative complications in breast cancer surgery can impede the initiation of adjuvant systemic therapy.
• The occurrence and impact of these complications are significant for both breast conserving surgery and modified radical mastectomy procedures.