Mastectomy
A mastectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of part or all of the breast tissue to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Types of Mastectomy:
- Total (Simple) Mastectomy: Removal of the entire breast tissue while preserving the chest muscles.
- Modified Radical Mastectomy: Removal of the entire breast along with some axillary (underarm) lymph nodes.a
- Skin-Sparing or Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Preservation of most of the breast skin (and sometimes the nipple) to facilitate reconstruction.
- Prophylactic Mastectomy: Preventive removal of the breast in high-risk patients.
- Partial Mastectomy (Lumpectomy): Removal of the tumor with a margin of healthy tissue.
The choice of procedure depends on tumor size, stage, patient health status, and personal preference.
