Breast Surgery

Breast-Conserving Surgery with Radiation Therapy By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaowanush Kongdan and Dr. Paweena Luedthai Historical Perspective In the past, breast cancer surgery often involved removing the entire breast (mastectomy), with reconstruction considered only in later stages. Over time, breast-conserving surgery (BCS) emerged as an alternative, where the visible cancer or abnormalities detected in mammograms or ultrasounds are removed. This approach is followed by whole-bre

What is vacuum-assisted breast lump surgery (VABB)? Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy/excision (VABB) removes small breast lumps through a tiny incision using a vacuum-powered probe under image guidance. It is minimally invasive, leaves a very small scar, and is suitable for selected benign or small lesions. Vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) is an innovative non-invasive treatment option developed as an alternative for the treatment of certain breast tumors. Details on the efficacy,