Surgeries for Breast Cancer

We offer all types of modern breast surgery:

• Breast-Conserving Surgery:
  If breast cancer is detected at an early stage, a breast-conserving procedure can usually be performed. In this approach, only the tumor is removed while most of the breast tissue is preserved. If the removal of the tumor results in a significant tissue defect, it can be immediately corrected through oncoplastic reconstruction (e.g., local tissue flaps, tumor-adapted reduction mammoplasty, mastopexy, etc.). This allows the breast to regain a beautiful shape.
  
  
• Complete Breast Removal (Mastectomy) with or without Reconstruction:
  In more advanced cases of breast cancer, complete removal of the breast may be necessary. Depending on the patient’s preference, the breast can then be reconstructed. This reconstruction, performed in collaboration with plastic surgeons, can be done in two ways:
  • Implant Placement: An implant is inserted to restore the shape of the breast.
  • Autologous Tissue Reconstruction: Tissue from another part of the body is used to reconstruct the breast. Microsurgery is often used for this, such as microsurgical DIEP flap reconstruction.
  
  
• Prophylactic Breast Tissue Removal:
  For women with specific genetic mutations associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer (e.g., BRCA1/2 mutation), preventive removal of breast tissue may be recommended. This can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer to a minimum.
  
  
• Lymph Node Removal in the Armpit:
  In early cases of breast cancer, only the so-called sentinel lymph node is removed (sentinel lymph node dissection). In cases with extensive lymph node involvement, a classical axillary lymph node dissection is still performed, involving the removal of approximately 10–15 lymph nodes. These procedures serve both diagnostic purposes and tumor control.