title: [When is a breast-preserving operation permitted?].
abstract: Breast preserving operations in cases of breast cancer are permitted only under following conditions: Tumor extension should not exceed stage pT1. Axillary lymph nodes have to be removed completely. Histological examination requires a competent pathologist. Carefully planned and consequently applied radiotherapy with a dosage of at least 60 Gy (6000 rad) is mandatory.
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Wann ist eine brusterhaltende Operation erlaubt?