Breast Diseases and Surgery

What is Breast Diseases and Surgery?

Breast diseases and surgery is a branch of medicine that includes the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases occurring in the breast. Breast diseases include benign and malignant tumors, infections, cysts and fibrocystic changes. Breast surgery plays an important role in the treatment of these diseases and aims to improve the quality of life of patients.

Scope of Breast Diseases

• Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is characterized by the formation of malignant tumors in the breast tissue. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital in controlling the disease.
• Fibroadenoma: These are benign tumors usually seen in young women. These tumors are usually painless and can be removed surgically.
• Fibrocystic Changes: These are changes that occur as a result of cysts and fibrotic tissue accumulation in the breast tissue. This condition creates pain and discomfort often associated with the menstrual cycle.
• Mastitis and Breast Abscess: These are breast infections frequently seen in breastfeeding women. Antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage may be required.
• Breast Cysts: They are fluid-filled sacs. It is usually benign and can be treated with aspiration or surgery.
• Intraductal Papilloma: These are small, usually benign tumors that occur in the milk ducts. It may cause bloody discharge from the nipple and may require surgical intervention.

Scope of Breast Surgery

• Lumpectomy: Surgical removal of breast cancer or other abnormal tissue. Most of the breast is preserved.
• Mastectomy: Surgical removal of all breast tissue. It is a common method used in the treatment of breast cancer.
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: It is a procedure used to evaluate the spread of breast cancer. The sentinel lymph node is removed and examined under a microscope.
• Oncoplastic Surgery: It is an approach that combines breast cancer surgery and plastic surgery. It ensures the removal of cancerous tissue while preserving breast aesthetics.
• Reconstructive Surgery: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy improves patients’ physical appearance and psychological well-being.

The Importance of Breast Surgery

Breast surgery plays a vital role in the treatment of breast diseases. Breast cancer surgery, in particular, increases the duration and quality of life by detecting the disease at an early stage and treating it effectively. Additionally, reconstructive surgery techniques help patients maintain their aesthetic and psychological well-being after surgery.

Technologies Used in Breast Surgery

• Mammography: It is an x-ray technique used to view breast tissue. It is important for early diagnosis and treatment.
• Ultrasonography: It allows the differentiation of cysts and solid masses by imaging the breast tissue with ultrasound waves.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): It is an advanced imaging method used in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Biopsy Techniques: Methods such as fine needle aspiration biopsy, tru-cut biopsy and vacuum-assisted biopsy allow a definitive diagnosis to be made by taking samples from breast tissue.

Rehabilitation After Breast Surgery

Rehabilitation after breast surgery is important to accelerate patients’ physical and psychological recovery processes and improve their quality of life. The rehabilitation process includes various services such as physical therapy, nutritional counseling, exercise programs and psychological support.

Breast Diseases and Surgery with Asumed Health Care

Asumed Health Care provides the best service in the field of breast diseases and surgery by collaborating with Turkey’s leading health institutions. The main services we offer to our patients are:

• Diagnosis and Evaluation: We ensure that our patients undergo a comprehensive evaluation. This allows an accurate diagnosis to be made and an appropriate treatment plan to be prepared.
• Surgical Interventions: We perform safe and effective surgical interventions using the latest technologies. We are expanding our treatment options with methods such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, oncoplastic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
• Rehabilitation and Support: We offer physical therapy and rehabilitation services to our patients during the post-surgical recovery process. This allows patients to return to their daily lives quickly and healthily.
• International Patient Support: We offer specially designed services for our patients coming from abroad. These services include guidance throughout the treatment process, accommodation and transportation arrangements, translation services, and support for other needs.