Inspirations on immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer in different stages / 中华内分泌外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer, as the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in women, remains a worldwide public health dilemma. With the improvement of patients’ quality of life and survival rate, the increasing number of patients tend to choose immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, which is conducive to improving patients' mental health and life qualities. It has also accelerated the continuous innovation of breast reconstruction technology. However, there are still many controversies globally regarding the choice of postmastectomy reconstruction for different stages of breast cancer. Different stages of breast cancer have big variability in tumor volume, treatment plans, risk of complications, patient demands and cognitive condition. Therefore, multiple aspects such as oncology safety and aesthetic requirements of patients should be taken into consideration by surgeons. Based on clinical experience of Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and domestic and foreign literature, this article aims to analyze the characteristics of immediate breast reconstruction, explores the role of IBR in different stages of breast cancer treatment, and to provide a reference for the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer.