Breast Surgery

Facing the possibility of surgery can be daunting, but knowing more about your diagnosis and treatment options can be empowering.

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Wide Local Excision (Lumpectomy)

A Wide Local Excision, also referred to as breast conservation surgery, targets the removal of cancerous tissue along with a small margin of surrounding healthy breast tissue. Here’s what the surgery involves:

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Sentinel Node Biopsy

Sentinel Node Biopsy is a surgical procedure performed to identify and remove the sentinel lymph nodes, which are the first lymph nodes that cancer cells are likely to spread to from the primary tumor in the breast.

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Axillary Lymph Node Clearance

Axillary Lymph Node Clearance Surgery, also known as axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), is a procedure commonly performed in oncoplastic breast surgery to remove lymph nodes from the underarm area.

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Therapeutic Mammaplasty

Therapeutic Mammaplasty is a specialised procedure within oncoplastic breast surgery. Let's explore what this surgery involves, why it may be recommended, and what to expect before, during, and after the operation.

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