title: Contemporary options in the operative treatment of breast cancer.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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