Oncoplastic surgery techniques are designed to give patients excellent cosmetic results while maintaining sound oncologic principles following major resection from breast cancer. Dr. Volshteyn and the team at Atlantic Surgical Associates in West Long Branch use a team approach to produce positive long-term oncologic results as well as satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes.
Not only is this surgery a new alternative to a complete mastectomy, but with these techniques, women aren't left with one smaller or deformed breast due to removing the cancerous tissue. If one breast is reduced due to surgery, the other non-affected breast is also reduced for a more aesthetic result. When large portions of tissue are removed, the divot left behind is replaced with the patient's own tissue or fat grafted from other parts of the body. Most women aren't even aware of these techniques and options since most of the time all they are presented with are the more traditional routes. Mastectomies and lumpectomies are not the only options, and this provides wonderful option without the upsetting standard physical outcomes of breast cancer surgery.
With this surgical technique, the Dr. Volshteyn removes cancer, then rotates the remaining tissue to reconstruct the breast. The procedure gives the patient an optimal appearance and leaves no indentations or defects. Oncoplastic techniques can give options during a lumpectomy with immediate local reconstruction, rather than mastectomy. Dr. Volshteyn can also reduce the size or alter the shape of the opposite breast to maintain a balanced appearance.
Additional Benefits of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Women with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), a noninvasive cancer, can also benefit from oncoplastic surgical techniques. Because this type of cancer is distributed through the breast's ductal system, it can be difficult to excise. Removal of a substantial amount of breast tissue may be required, and some patients have traditionally had to undergo a mastectomy. The creative use of oncoplastic methods allows many women with DCIS to keep their breasts intact and with excellent cosmetic results.
We also offer skin-sparing mastectomies which allow the surgeons to remove the breast while maintaining the overlying skin. This procedure, when combined with immediate breast reconstruction, gives patients a more satisfying cosmetic result after mastectomy.
Oncoplastic surgery is usually completed before radiation treatment, which helps decrease wound-healing problems. The technique extends the options for breast conservation surgery, improves aesthetic outcomes, results in better control of tumor margins, and increases patient satisfaction.
The surgical management of breast cancer has significantly evolved over the years and has moved away from radical procedures towards treatments that leave little or no evidence of cancer treatment. This can help women recover faster and heal emotionally, resulting in more successful outcomes.
Oncoplastic Surgery in West Long Branch
Dr. Volshteyn uses oncoplastic breast surgery to combine the principles of plastic surgery and breast cancer surgery to achieve superior aesthetic results. Patients who have already had a lumpectomy or radiation and are not satisfied with how they look are also candidates for reconstruction. Call our office to schedule a consultation so we can address your concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan that will achieve your reconstruction goals.