The iTOP trial: Comparing immediate techniques of oncoplastic surgery with conventional breast surgery in women with breast cancer - A prospective, controlled, single-center study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oncoplastic techniques allow resection of larger tumors, permitting breast conservation in cases otherwise requiring mastectomy. We sought to prospectively compare quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing oncoplastic surgery as compared to conventional breast conservation (CBC) or mastectomy is lacking.

Methods

Patients diagnosed with BIRADS IV-VI lesion were eligible if resection of ≥10% of the breast volume was planned. Patients were allowed to decide whether they wanted to undergo CBC or oncoplastic breast conservation (OBC). Patients who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) were also included for comparison. The primary endpoint was breast self-esteem using the Breast Image Scale (BIS) at 12 months, secondary endpoints were peri

SUBMITTER: Bolliger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084682 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature