Advances in the surgical treatment of breast cancer.

Chin Clin Oncol

Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.

Published: June 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in China, leading to higher rates of illness and death.
  • - Surgical techniques for treating breast cancer are continuously improving, aiming for less invasive procedures and better cosmetic outcomes.
  • - The article reviews key surgical methods, including breast-conserving surgery, sentinel lymph node dissection, oncoplastic techniques, and breast reconstruction.

Article Abstract

Breast cancer has become the top malignant neoplasm in Chinese women with an increasing risk of morbidity and mortality. As a crucial part of comprehensive treatment of breast cancer, breast surgical technique is ceaselessly ameliorating and enriching its features. With the purpose of achieving minimal surgical intervention and satisfactory cosmetic results, the trend of mammary surgery is focusing on minimally invasive treatment and aesthetics in the 21st century. This article gives an overview of the most representative surgical procedures, such as breast conservative surgery, sentinel lymph node dissection, oncoplastic technique and breast reconstructive surgery.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/cco.2016.05.08DOI Listing

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