Contemporary options in the operative treatment of breast cancer.
The past decade has witnessed many changes in the basic concepts and understanding of breast cancer. The classic radical mastectomy, which prevailed for almost 100 years, has given way to a less aggressive surgical approach that aims to provide a better quality of life without compromising survival. Modified radical mastectomy, simple mastectomy, and breast-conserving local excision are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D013518:Surgery, Plastic