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'''Lumpectomy''' is a surgical procedure where a lump or abnormal portion of breast tissue is removed while sparing most of the surrounding healthy tissue. Commonly utilized in the treatment of breast cancer, a lumpectomy is a form of breast-conserving surgery. Compared to mastectomy, which involves the removal of the entire breast, lumpectomy is less invasive and retains the overall appearance and shape of the breast, making it a popular option for many women.
[[File:Partial mastectomy.jpg|thumb|Partial mastectomy]] [[File:Lumpectomy illustration.jpg|thumb|Lumpectomy illustration]] [[File:Lumpectomy, Partial or segmental mastectomy, extracted from Understanding breast cancer treatment - a guide for patients (1998).jpg|thumb|Lumpectomy, Partial or segmental mastectomy, extracted from Understanding breast cancer treatment - a guide for patients (1998)]]
== Indications ==
Lumpectomies are typically recommended for:

* Early-stage breast cancer.
* Tumors that are less than 4 cm or about 25% of the breast.
* Patients opting for radiation therapy post-surgery.
* In some cases, for larger tumors after chemotherapy has reduced the size.

== Procedure ==
The process involves:

* Local or general anesthesia, depending on the tumor's size and location.
* A small incision in the breast, typically around the tumor's edge.
* Removal of the tumor along with a margin of healthy tissue.
* Pathological examination of the margins to ensure no cancer cells remain.

== Advantages over Mastectomy ==
Lumpectomy offers several advantages:

* Conservation of the breast's natural appearance.
* Faster recovery and less pain post-surgery.
* Preservation of breast sensation.
* Reduced psychological trauma associated with losing a breast.

== Risks and Complications ==
* Infection or bleeding at the surgical site.
* Scarring or changes in breast shape.
* Incomplete removal of cancer cells, necessitating another surgery.
* Possibility of radiation therapy post-surgery.

== Post-Surgical Care ==
* Regular follow-up with mammograms.
* Radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells.
* Physical therapy to maintain arm movement.
* Awareness of changes or lumps in the breast.

== Comparisons with Other Treatments ==
'''Mastectomy''' involves removing the entire breast and is often chosen for larger tumors or if the patient wishes to avoid radiation therapy. '''Breast-conserving surgery''' is a category that includes lumpectomy and refers to surgeries that remove cancer but not the entire breast.

== References ==
* Fisher, B., Anderson, S., Bryant, J., Margolese, R. G., Deutsch, M., Fisher, E. R., ... & Wolmark, N. (2002). Twenty-year follow-up of a randomized trial comparing total mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lumpectomy plus irradiation for the treatment of invasive breast cancer. *New England Journal of Medicine*, 347(16), 1233-1241.
* Veronesi, U., Cascinelli, N., Mariani, L., Greco, M., Saccozzi, R., Luini, A., ... & Salvadori, B. (2002). Twenty-year follow-up of a randomized study comparing breast-conserving surgery with radical mastectomy for early breast cancer. *New England Journal of Medicine*, 347(16), 1227-1232.
* Moran, M. S., Schnitt, S. J., Giuliano, A. E., Harris, J. R., Khan, S. A., Horton, J., ... & Morrow, M. (2014). Society of Surgical Oncology–American Society for Radiation Oncology consensus guideline on margins for breast-conserving surgery with whole-breast irradiation in stages I and II invasive breast cancer. *Journal of Clinical Oncology*, 32(14), 1507.
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