Lumpectomy
Breast-conserving surgery removing cancerous tumor and small margin of surrounding healthy tissue while preserving most of the breast.
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About Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy is the standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer, removing all cancer cells while maintaining breast appearance and sensation. The procedure has equivalent survival rates to mastectomy when followed by radiation therapy.
Key Information
Cost Range
₹300000 - ₹800000
Recovery Time
1-2 weeks return to work, several weeks full recovery
Results Duration
None
Procedure Types
Standard
Who Can Perform This Procedure?
Lumpectomy should be performed by qualified doctors specializing in:
- Breast Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Procedure Details
Performed under general anesthesia as outpatient surgery. Surgeon makes incision, removes tumor plus rim of normal tissue, may remove nearby lymph nodes. Real-time pathology review ensures clear margins. Takes 15-40 minutes.
Procedure Types
Standard
A variation of Lumpectomy
Procedure Duration
Surgery Time
1-3 hours
Hospital Stay
Outpatient procedure
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Ideal Candidates
Early-stage breast cancer patients, single tumor location, individuals willing to have radiation therapy afterward, no previous radiation to same breast, no serious connective tissue diseases.
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Recovery Process
None
Benefits
Preserves most of breast, maintains nipple and surrounding area, better cosmetic outcome, preserves sensation, shorter recovery than mastectomy, equivalent survival rates
Risks
Infection at surgery site, bleeding, pain or tenderness, numbness in breast area, need for additional surgery if margins unclear, lymphedema risk if nodes removed
Important Note
All surgical procedures carry risks. Discuss your specific concerns with your doctor before making any decisions.
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