therapeutic mammoplasty
Breast-conserving surgery technique that combines tumor excision with breast reduction or lift procedures for optimal cosmesis.
Full Definition
Therapeutic mammoplasty, also known as oncoplastic surgery, is a surgical approach that combines cancer treatment with plastic surgery techniques to optimize cosmetic outcomes. This method involves performing wide local excision of breast cancer while simultaneously reshaping the remaining breast tissue using reduction mammoplasty or mastopexy techniques. The approach allows for larger tumor excisions while maintaining breast shape and may require contralateral surgery for symmetry. Therapeutic mammoplasty requires coordination between breast and plastic surgeons and careful patient selection based on tumor location and breast size.
Usage
Usage note: May be used interchangeably with oncoplastic surgery in some contexts.
In Context
- "Therapeutic mammoplasty was performed to achieve clear margins while preserving breast contour." — Operative report
- "The large tumor size made the patient an ideal candidate for therapeutic mammoplasty rather than standard lumpectomy." — Multidisciplinary tumor board