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Breast Cancer
Studies from Kyoto Prefectural University, Medical Department in the area of breast cancer published
February 19th, 2009
In this recent study, researchers in Kyoto, Japan conducted a study "To analyze therapeutic results of video-assisted breast-conserving surgery (VA-BCS) for early stage breast cancer. VA-BCS for breast cancer has been developed in Japan, and is indicated for breast cancer unaccompanied by skin involvement." "The surgical incision is made at an inconspicuous site, followed by skin-sparing partial mastectomy (SSPM) and immediate reconstruction of the breast. This technique affords good cosmetic results. The long-term results are reported herein. VA-BCS was performed on 551 patients. The skin incision was made as a peri-areolar incision or at the midaxillary line....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-19)
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