Partial mastectomy in Türkiye

Partial mastectomy is a surgery performed with the aim of removing breast cancer or abnormal tissue, but this process is characterized by preserving as much as possible the structure and natural shape of the breast as the surgeon removes the tumor only with some of the surrounding breast tissue and not the entire breast .

Who is a candidate for partial mastectomy in Türkiye?

• The presence of a small single tumor with a diameter of less than 5 centimeters.
• There is enough tissue in the breast so that removing the surrounding tissue does not leave the breast deformed.
• Medical ability to perform surgery and follow-up radiotherapy .
• Not having a genetic factor such as a BRCA or ATM mutation, which may increase your chance of developing later breast cancer .

Who is not a candidate for a partial mastectomy?

• Scleroderma: a condition that leads to hardening of tissues that makes it difficult to recover after surgery.
• Lupus: an inflammatory condition that will get worse if radiotherapy is needed .
• Previous exposure to radiation.
• The presence of cancer that has spread to the breast tissue and the skin over it.
• Small breast tumor.
• A tumor in multiple sites cannot be removed with a single cut.
• Inability to perform radiation treatments.

Radiotherapy with partial resection:

Many patients who underwent partial mastectomy need radiotherapy after lumpectomy, as this parallel treatment helps to give a greater chance of prolonging life as if they underwent a total mastectomy, in addition to the aesthetic results of treatment.

But lumpectomy plus radiotherapy may not be a good option for women if:

• The presence of several tumors in the breast.
• Have a large tumor or cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other tissues around the breast.
• Previous exposure to radiation in the same breast for a previous cancer.
• pregnancy .
• A tumor that makes it difficult to remove enough surrounding tissue.

before eradication 

Before the procedure, the specialist doctor gives several specific instructions to be followed in the days leading up to surgery, an overview of the procedure, and information about recovery and follow-up care.

During resection:

The operation takes an hour or two, and the surgical team uses small metal clips inside the breast to help guide it to the exact area to be removed. They also perform the Virchow’s node maneuver, where they inject a radioactive tracer or blue dye into the area around the tumor and it spreads along the same path that cancer cells would take, helping doctors to detect Any lymph nodes that need to be taken out and tested. The removed breast tissue and any lymph nodes are then sent to a lab to determine the type of tumor and whether the disease has spread to the lymph nodes as well as whether the cancer is hormone-induced.

Complications and side effects

A partial mastectomy does not involve serious complications, but like other surgeries, there is a certain risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, poor wound healing, or a reaction to the anesthesia used in the surgery. Blood or clear fluid may also collect in the wound and need to be drained and breast pain, tightness, pinching, tingling or numbness may be felt. 

Other side effects may include:

• Temporary swelling in the breast.
• A hard scar and/or dimple that forms at the surgical site.
• Change in the shape of the breast.
• Nerve pain ( neuropathy ).
• Other side effects such as lymphedema may occur if the axillary lymph nodes are removed.

You should contact the doctor if:

You notice swelling in your arm or hand, a buildup of fluid under the skin, redness, or any symptoms of infection.

In addition to:

• bleeding.
• swelling at the site
• pain.
• solid scar.
• Changes in the shape and appearance of the breast.

Breast reconstruction surgery after partial mastectomy:

The patient can talk to the breast surgeon about how the partial mastectomy surgery can change the appearance of the breast, as the larger the removed part of the breast, the greater the possibility of a change in the shape of the breast, so in the event that this happens, a type of reconstructive surgery or a reduction in size can be performed. The uninjured breast to make the breasts more symmetrical.

How can I book a partial mastectomy in Türkiye?

• Free medical support on the phone: You will have a dedicated representative for your health condition who is always ready to answer your questions.
• Free consultation with a specialist doctor: Your medical representative will consult with a number of doctors and hospitals to find the best possible treatments.
• Free travel visa arrangement: We will contact the embassy in your country to assist you in obtaining a visa to visit Türkiye.
• Free itinerary planning: We will create a schedule for your medical trip to Türkiye.
• Free translation of documents and reports: We will translate medical documents and reports into Turkish on your behalf.
• Free support and monitoring: We will monitor the stages of treatment and be by your side every step of the way.
• Free instant translation: We will be with you during the treatment stages to provide translation between you and the medical team.
• Free accommodation and transportation coordination: We will book accommodation for you and your companions in Türkiye, along with transportation services.

Contact REHABTÜRK doctors for more information about the procedure and to evaluate your medical condition.

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