Breast reconstructive surgery: improving outcomes and patient satisfaction

Abstract

In this thesis, various aspects of reconstructive surgery following breast cancer were investigated. Postoperative outcomes and patient satisfaction after oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery were analyzed. The effects of pectoral fascia preservation during a mastectomy were reviewed and discussed. Furthermore, risk factors for implant loss after implant-based breast reconstruction were studied. A validated risk prediction model for implant loss was developed to improve decision-making and pre-operative counseling