ABSTRACT

Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Management of the Breast, Third Edition provides a comprehensive and contemporary account of techniques in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. Uniquely, this book includes short, concise chapters containing only the most critical information. Many of the chapters are entitled "My Approach" and this enables the reader to gain an insight into the clinical practice of the world's breast disease experts. The true multidisciplinary nature of the book ensures that the perspectives of all members of the breast cancer team are included. This transfer of knowledge between disciplines leads to improved patient care and the integration of multidisciplinary treatment, thus providing an educational and practical multidisciplinary breast cancer book for practicing breast cancer doctors, and trainees worldwide.

section Section II|68 pages

Patient selection—breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy?

section Section III|91 pages

Breast-conserving surgery and partial breast reconstruction (oncoplastic repair)

section Section IV|20 pages

Skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy

section Section V|27 pages

Mastectomy and whole breast reconstruction (timing and patient selection)

section Section VI|130 pages

Mastectomy and whole breast reconstruction (methods and techniques)

section Section IX|9 pages

Techniques for lymph node transfer

section Section X|11 pages

Nipple-areola complex reconstruction

section Section XI|11 pages

Training—breast surgery as a specialty