14. A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of 3-Dimensional Simulation of Aesthetic Outcome in Breast Conserving Treatment (BCT)

Abstract

Introduction: Almost two thirds of women with surgically-managed breast cancer undergo BCT. Standard practice is to describe likely aesthetic changes. Photographs are shown prior to reconstructive surgery or more complex oncoplastic procedures. Simulation of a patients’ individual aesthetic outcome has been used in aesthetic breast and facial surgery. We hypothesise that viewing a personalised 3D simulation improves patients’ preparedness for surgery.