Analysis of breast conserving operation in 38 patients with early stage breast cancer

Abstract

Objective To study the effects of breast conserving surgery for early stage breast cancer. Methods The record of 38 patients with 0-IIa-stage breast cancer who received breast conserving surgery from Jan. 2005 to Feb.2010 was reviewed. The short-term effect was analyzed and the cosmetic effect was evaluated according to Rose standard. Results All patients recovered well and they were all satisfied with the shape of their breasts. No complication occurred. During the follow-up, no local recurrence and distant metastasis occurred. Conclusion Satisfactory clinical and cosmetic effect can be achieved by breast-conserving surgery in patients with early stage breast cancer. Key words: Early-stage breast cancer; Breast-conserving surgery