Breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly important due to changes in patient expectations and demand. There is growing recognition that immediate reconstruction in appropriately selected women can combine an oncological and aesthetic procedure in one operation with excellent results.
Oncoplastic surgery integrates breast cancer and plastic surgical techniques. The goal is to achieve a better oncologic and cosmetic outcome in patients that require a lumpectomy. Once patients heal from surgery and radiation therapy, I have found the long-term appearance of the breast is often suboptimal. This is what inspired me to learn oncoplastic breast surgical techniques and apply them to our patients.