To assess the oncological safety and patient satisfaction of oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (OBCS) in breast cancer patients, highlighting the significance of these outcomes.
Key Findings:
Margin involvement occurred in 2.7% of cases, with a 5-year overall survival (OS) of 97% and disease-free survival (DFS) of 94%.
Post-operative complications were noted in 17% of patients, all managed conservatively.
The average patient satisfaction index measured by BREAST-Q was reported, indicating overall satisfaction with the surgical outcomes, with specific values included.
Interpretation:
The study suggests that OBCS provides favorable oncological outcomes and high patient satisfaction, supporting its use in breast cancer treatment and its implications for clinical practice.
Limitations:
The study is retrospective and may have selection bias.
The sample size is relatively small and may not be generalizable.
Patient satisfaction was assessed at varying times post-surgery, which could affect results, and potential biases in patient-reported outcomes should be considered.
Conclusion:
Oncoplastic level II volume displacement surgery demonstrates promising oncological safety and patient satisfaction, warranting further validation in larger studies to confirm these findings.
