Breast-Conserving Surgery: Lumpectomy

Breast-Conserving Surgery: Lumpectomy

Before and after lumpectomy

Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it. The lump is removed in one piece and sent to the lab for examination (pathology).

Current as of: October 25, 2023

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