Current Practices and Trends of Plastic and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons in Canada.

ABSTRACT: Background: There is a lack of previous studies investigating oncoplastic practice trends for breast reconstruction in Canada, particularly from the plastic surgeon perspective. Given the rising popularity of oncoplastic techniques, this study aimed to identify current practice trends for breast and plastic surgeons in Canada. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study of breast and plastic surgeons performing oncoplastic surgery across Canada was conducted. Results: Ninety-five surgeons were invited to complete the survey, with 58 respondents (response rate 61%), of which 29 (50.0%) were breast surgeons and 29 (50.0%) were plastic surgeons. Compared to plastic surgeons, breast surgeons performed significantly more level 1 surgeries (27.6 vs 3.45%, P < .001). Plast

SUBMITTER: Bitoiu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770734 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature