The Oncological and Surgical Outcomes of Immediate Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction with Contralateral Breast Adjustment

Ofir Sahar, Reut Har Zvi, Daphna Barsuk, Yoav Barnea, Or Gelbart Pridan, Keren Hod, Merav Akiva Ben-David

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    Abstract

    Background: Oncoplastic surgery is an expanding approach for managing breast conservation because it offers improved cosmetic outcomes while maintaining oncological safety. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the oncological and surgical outcomes of patients who underwent oncoplastic procedures at a single institution. Methods: The study population includes all consecutive breast cancer patients who underwent lumpectomy followed by immediate oncoplastic breast reconstruction with contralateral breast adjustment between 2010 and 2021. Following IRB approval, patient demographics, tumor characteristics, surgical details, complications, and follow-up were evaluated for this group. Quality of life (QOL) and patient-reported outcome measures were assessed through questionnaires. Results: Following multidisciplinary tumor board discussion, 77 patients (82 breasts) underwent oncoplastic surgery. Of these, 92.2% underwent breast MRI prior to surgery with mean mass enhancement of 2.35 cm (range, 0-8.5 cm) and non-mass enhancement of 5.77 cm (range, 0-14 cm), and 44% presented with multifocal disease. The final positive surgical margin rate was 2.4%, and all conserved breasts received adjuvant radiation therapy. The 5-year local recurrence rate for invasive tumors was 4.1%. QOL scores were generally high, with most patients reporting good to excellent cosmetic outcomes and high personal satisfaction with breast appearance and softness. Physicians reported breast symmetry in 89.5%. Conclusions: The findings suggest that oncoplastic surgery with contralateral breast adjustment is safe, effective, and an excellent option for breast cancer patients wishing for breast conservation even for large or multifocal masses, with favorable oncologic and cosmetic outcomes. The QOL analysis indicates high patient satisfaction. These results support the use of oncoplastic surgery in the management of breast cancer.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1055-1062
    Number of pages8
    JournalAesthetic Surgery Journal
    Volume44
    Issue number10
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Oct 2024

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery

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