About this Research Topic
Breast cancer is currently the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. Advances in early diagnosis and therapeutic strategies have extended the survival of patients. The body image and psychological well-being of female breast cancer patients have drawn the extraordinary attention of oncoplastic practitioners, and studies have provided evidence that good aesthetic outcome after breast cancer treatment improves the patient’s quality of life and the possibility of better survival. Oncoplastic breast surgery uses a combination of surgical breast oncology skills and plastic surgery techniques to provide good tumor control and satisfying aesthetic and functional outcomes.
This research topic aims to collect studies introducing advance and innovation in a broader view of oncoplastic breast surgery including but not limited to the surgical skills and techniques in breast conservation surgery, such as partial or total breast reconstruction. Furthermore, bench-work studies and well-designed clinical studies are also essential to unravel the mechanisms of good outcomes and potentially change the clinical practice. We welcome submissions covering but not limited to the following:
1) Novel techniques in breast conservation surgery, including partial or total breast reconstruction
2) Advances in super-microsurgery for prevention or treatment of upper limb lymphedema after axillary dissection
3) Clinical research in the field of breast conservation surgery, including partial or total breast reconstruction, lymphedema treatment, etc.
4) Experimental research related to breast reconstruction or treatment of lymphedema
Please note:
• Manuscripts concerning the innovation of techniques must be described in detail and accompanying photographs and/or videos are suggested for better illustration.
• Manuscripts consisting solely of bioinformatics or computational analysis of public databases without validation of independent cohort are out of the scope for this section and will not be accepted as part of this research topic.
This research topic aims to collect studies introducing advance and innovation in a broader view of oncoplastic breast surgery including but not limited to the surgical skills and techniques in breast conservation surgery, such as partial or total breast reconstruction. Furthermore, bench-work studies and well-designed clinical studies are also essential to unravel the mechanisms of good outcomes and potentially change the clinical practice. We welcome submissions covering but not limited to the following:
1) Novel techniques in breast conservation surgery, including partial or total breast reconstruction
2) Advances in super-microsurgery for prevention or treatment of upper limb lymphedema after axillary dissection
3) Clinical research in the field of breast conservation surgery, including partial or total breast reconstruction, lymphedema treatment, etc.
4) Experimental research related to breast reconstruction or treatment of lymphedema
Please note:
• Manuscripts concerning the innovation of techniques must be described in detail and accompanying photographs and/or videos are suggested for better illustration.
• Manuscripts consisting solely of bioinformatics or computational analysis of public databases without validation of independent cohort are out of the scope for this section and will not be accepted as part of this research topic.
Keywords: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Surgery, Lymphedema Treatment
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