Immediate Implant Based Breast Reconstruction after Prophylactic Mastectomy in High Risk Women

Abstract

Nowadays NSM can be considered the best surgical option for BC treatment when the mastectomy becomes inevitable. NSM is also assessed as an elective indication in risk reduction mastectomy. This surgery allows for an excellent cosmetic results ensuring, at the same time, a correct and complete oncological radicality. The preservation of the entire skin envelope makes this surgical procedure less traumatic from the psychological point of view of the patient and the reconstruction becomes better and more physiological. The commitment of the scientific community should aim to experiment and explore new surgical techniques that can extend the application of this procedure to an increasing number of patients.