Surgical oncology
Mastectomy
Removal of breast tissue when conservation is not possible or not preferred, often combined with immediate reconstruction.
Duration
2 – 4 hours
Stay
1 – 2 nights
What to expect
The procedure, step by step.
01
Pre-operative oncology MDT
02
General anaesthetic
03
Sentinel-node or axillary clearance
04
Drains for 5–10 days
Recovery
Limited shoulder activity for 2 weeks; full range over 6 weeks.