The evolution of mastectomies in the oncoplastic breast surgery era.

Over time, surgical techniques have advanced to the point where oncological safety and aesthetic outcomes are the pillars of contemporary breast surgery. Variations of mastectomy came up and started allowing the oncological safety and the possibility of an immediate breast reconstruction. Nowadays the association between plastic surgical techniques and mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction is one of the best alternatives to treat breast cancer and also improved overall aesthetic outcomes and favors the achievement of contralateral breast symmetry.

Feasibility of oncoplastic techniques in the surgical management of locally advanced breast cancer.

Background: Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) is still common in developing countries. The association between neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NC) and oncoplastic surgery (OS) might provide an oncological treatment with satisfactory aesthetic results.

Purpose: The goal was to demonstrate if oncoplastic surgical techniques can be utilized to treat LABC which was submitted to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

The development of an Oncoplastic Training Center - OTC.

Introduction: Breast cancer now occurs worldwide and each country has its own approach to breast surgery, which is constantly evolving. A training program was established in Brazil to familiarize breast surgeons with basic oncoplastic techniques and recent developments.

Materials And Methods: The first 12 breast surgeons participating in the oncoplastic training program were surveyed regarding their experience of Urban's classification of oncoplastic procedures, and whether the training course met their expectations.