Breast Surgery
What is breast surgery?
After breast surgery, a period of recovery and healing is necessary. This may involve rest, pain management, and follow-up appointments with your healthcare team. Breast surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures for health and cosmetic reasons. These procedures aim to treat cancer of the breast, remove tissue samples for biopsy or correct the appearance of the breasts.
Mastectomy
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove breast tissue to resolve breast cancer or reduce the risk of it. Surgeons may remove a single breast, which is known as a unilateral mastectomy or both breasts, which is referred to as a bilateral mastectomy. The type of surgical procedure depends on the risk factor for breast cancer as well as the extent of the cancer.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node biopsy involves the surgical resection of the sentinel lymph nodes to identify if cancer cells are present. The lymphatic system, a crucial part of the immune system, plays a significant role in breast surgery, consisting of a complex network of organs and vessels that contain lymph, a translucent fluid that transports white blood cells (infection-fighting cells) and waste and fluid from cells and bodily tissues.
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Axillary lymph node dissection is a surgical procedure that involves the resection of the lymph nodes from the axilla (the armpit) to evaluate and remove cancer cells which travel and spread from the primary tumour, a crucial step in preventing the spread of cancer.
Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy, a breast-conserving operation, is a surgery that prepares for the resection of a cancerous lump in the breast, as well as a healthy tissue margin near the breast. It is meant to resolve early-stage breast cancer, while preserving a majority of healthy breast tissue.
Gynaecomastia Management
Gynaecomastia is the abnormal enlargement of male breast tissue as a result of a hormonal imbalance between two essential hormones, testosterone and oestrogen. It can be a distressing condition because men are aware of their body image and self-conscious about the way they look.
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