A Comparative Study between Round Block Technique and Standard Wide Local Excision in Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract

reast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world representing 18% of all women reported cases of cancer. It represents the leading cause of women mortality as representing 23% of all women cancer deaths. The decision in any breast cancer patient is taken by MDT that includes breast surgery consultant, pathology consultant, plastic surgery consultant, radiology consultant and medical oncology consultant. Breast conserving surgeries are now the standard technique for management of breast cancer patient. Oncoplastic techniques are replacing standard wide local excision for their better cosmetic outcomes and better exposure of the tumor. Round block technique is one of the oncoplastic surgeries that is considered easy scarless operation. It is best indicated in the tumors near nipple and areola complex in small to medium sized breasts and without major ptosis that may not require contralateral symmetrization. In our study 20 breast cancer patients are subdivided into group (A) 10 females which underwent round block technique and group (B) 10 femaleswhich underwent standard wide local excision. Patient and tumor criteria including age, co