Mohammad Ahmad Yousef Abd El-Rahim Author

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Update on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

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Mohammad Ahmad Yousef Abd El-Rahim

Breast Surgery is now a recognized subspecialty of General Surgery with structured training for designated Breast Surgeons. Over the past few years, breast cancer care has been enhanced by the emergence of breast surgeon specialist with Oncoplastic Surgical Skills training – called as the Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon.
The term oncoplasty surgery refers to surgery based on oncological principles during which plastic surgery techniques are used, mainly for reconstructive and cosmetic reasons.The advantage of oncoplastic surgery for breast cancer is the possibility of performing a wider excision of the tumor with a good cosmetic result. Oncoplastic surgery combines the latest techniques in plastic surgery with oncology of the breast surgery. When a large lumpectomy is required t... view more»

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