Mammary tumour removal

If the tumor is not palpable, preoperative marking is required,  which is defined as ROLL (radio  guided occult lesion localization ) or wire-hoof marking.

• In wire-loop marking, a small wire loop is hooked into the tissue behind the tumor before surgery and the outer end is attached to the skin surface. The wire thread is guided through the surgical procedure so that the tumor can be easily located and removed.
• Isotope labelling involves injecting radioisotopes into the area around the breast tumor before surgery. The isotope, which passes through the lymphatic vessels, accumulates in the primary nodule after a short time.

Removal of breast tissue can cause significant deformity and volume loss, for which oncoplastic methods are a solution.

Reconstructive surgery can be performed with implants or using the patient’s own tissue. The removed breast tissue can be replaced by transferring or rotating the muscle and vascular tissue around the breast.

The length of hospital stay can vary depending on the individual and the condition, but usually the patient can return home on the 2rd day after surgery. At the end of the operation, the patient will be fitted with a cover bandage. It has to changed every day.The stitches will be removed 3 weeks after surgery.

After breast reconstruction done by implants, a special compression bra will be needed.

To avoid physical exertion is important for a few weeks, followed by gradual exercise and a balanced lifestyle to ensure a speedy recovery, with a return to a normal lifestyle after 1-2 weeks. Gentle, gradual exercise is possible from 2-3 months after surgery. The overall recovery varies from person to person, as the pace of rehabilitation and the general condition and activity prior to surgery are largely determined by the individual.

The final shape will be fully visible 3-6 months after the operation, by which time the shape of the breasts will have improved considerably and the scars will be barely visible.

– Haematoma

– Accumulation of lymph fluid (seroma)

– Infection

– Wound healing disturbance, wound exudation, wound separation

– Necrosis of skin, flaps

– Abnormal scarring

• Skin numbness

– Major complication

• thrombosis
• pulmonal emboly
• pneumothorax

• pre-operative anesthesia
• doctor’s assistant fee
• days of nursing care recommended by a specialist and included in the patient information leaflet
• the cost of anesthesia
• surgical and nursing staff
• the cost of radiological monitoring during the hospital stay, the cost of laboratory tests required by the protocol
• the cost of the tissue eximantion ( histology)
• parking for the patient’s escort during the period of arrival and departure of the patient
• accommodation in exclusive double rooms
• lockable wardrobe and safe
• broadband internet access
• meals three times a day, five times a day if required (special requests will be taken into account: vegetarian meals, other sensitivities, etc.)
• post-operative physiotherapy during your stay in hospital
• one post-operative suture removal or control (in case of complications, additional free control appointments will be provided)
• 24 hour a day medical and nursing supervision
• necessary medication during your stay in hospital and on the day of discharge
• use of towels, slippers and bathrobe