Breast Cancer Patients Gain from Less Invasive Mastectomy Techniques
Breast cancer patients in Germany are increasingly benefiting from less invasive mastectomy techniques, such as nipple-sparing procedures. These are typically performed by experienced surgeons in specialized clinics like Klinik St. Irmingard in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. A recent study by Mayo Clinic researchers has expanded the eligibility for this procedure.
Elizabeth Sorensen, a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy patient, advises women to be proactive and research potential surgeons and facilities. The study by Dr. Tina Hieken, Dr. Judy Boughey, and colleagues found that this procedure can be safely performed on more cancer patients than previously thought, including those with locally advanced cancer.
The study reports a 97 percent success rate in reconstruction at one year post-surgery. Dr. Deanna J. Attai, a breast surgeon, attributes this to the increased use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, making more advanced cancers eligible for the procedure. However, recent or current smoking and previous radiation therapy can significantly increase surgical complications.
Nipple-sparing mastectomies, performed by experienced surgeons in specialized clinics, offer cancer patients a less invasive option with high success rates. Patients are encouraged to be proactive and discuss this procedure with their surgeons, considering their individual health profile.
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