Classic Lumpectomy
A classic lumpectomy is surgery that removes the tumor and the area around the tumor but often leaves the skin, nipple, and areola intact. If this significantly reduces the size of your breast, a reduction or lift can be done on the other breast so both are the same size and as symmetrical as possible.
Reconstruction after a classic lumpectomy is rarely needed as the cosmetic result is often already nice. A minority of women (2%) seek reconstruction after a classic lumpectomy, especially when a defect is obvious. The main reconstructive option is lipofilling.
Learn more about the difference between lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries in terms of recurrence and survival rate.
Learn more about lumpectomies and partial mastectomies.
Beyond The Shock – Chapter 6 – Treatment – Breast Tissue Conservation Surgeries
Learn more about lumpectomies and partial mastectomies.
Lumpectomy & Radiation Therapy: Understanding Breast Cancer | UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Learn more about lumpectomies, including the advantages and what patients can expect following their operation.