Knowledge and opinions on oncoplastic surgery among breast and plastic surgeons
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Knowledge and opinions on oncoplastic surgery among breast and plastic surgeons. / Carstensen, Lena; Rose, Michael; Bentzon, Niels; Kroman, Niels Thorndal.
I: Danish Medical Journal, Bind 62, Nr. 4, A5030, 04.2015.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Knowledge and opinions on oncoplastic surgery among breast and plastic surgeons
AU - Carstensen, Lena
AU - Rose, Michael
AU - Bentzon, Niels
AU - Kroman, Niels Thorndal
PY - 2015/4
Y1 - 2015/4
N2 - INTRODUCTION: More than 4,000 Danish women are diagnosed with operable breast cancer annually, and 70% receive breast conserving surgery. Without the use of oncoplastic surgery (OPS), 20-30% will get an unsatisfactory cosmetic result. The aim of this study was to illustrate the level of implementation of OPS in Denmark.METHODS: An electronic questionnaire was sent to breast and plastic surgeons performing breast cancer treatment. The questionnaire included demographics, education, experience with operative procedures and opinions on OPS.RESULTS: The questionnaire was sent to 50 breast surgeons and 22 plastic surgeons; the response rate was 67%. All breast surgery units had an established cooperation with plastic surgeons. Most breast surgeons used unilateral displacement techniques; plastic surgeons also included breast reduction techniques and replacement with local flaps. Almost all symmetrisation procedures were performed by plastic surgeons. Breast surgeons had sought more specific education, both international observerships and specific courses. In both groups of surgeons, the majority expressed that both tumour removal and reconstruction should be performed by doctors of their own specialty.CONCLUSION: OPS has become integrated in all breast centres, but has not yet been fully implemented. For optimal results in all patients, this study underlines the importance of the inclusion of a dedicated plastic surgeon within the multidisciplinary team for optimal initial evaluation of all breast cancer patients.FUNDING: not relevant.TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
AB - INTRODUCTION: More than 4,000 Danish women are diagnosed with operable breast cancer annually, and 70% receive breast conserving surgery. Without the use of oncoplastic surgery (OPS), 20-30% will get an unsatisfactory cosmetic result. The aim of this study was to illustrate the level of implementation of OPS in Denmark.METHODS: An electronic questionnaire was sent to breast and plastic surgeons performing breast cancer treatment. The questionnaire included demographics, education, experience with operative procedures and opinions on OPS.RESULTS: The questionnaire was sent to 50 breast surgeons and 22 plastic surgeons; the response rate was 67%. All breast surgery units had an established cooperation with plastic surgeons. Most breast surgeons used unilateral displacement techniques; plastic surgeons also included breast reduction techniques and replacement with local flaps. Almost all symmetrisation procedures were performed by plastic surgeons. Breast surgeons had sought more specific education, both international observerships and specific courses. In both groups of surgeons, the majority expressed that both tumour removal and reconstruction should be performed by doctors of their own specialty.CONCLUSION: OPS has become integrated in all breast centres, but has not yet been fully implemented. For optimal results in all patients, this study underlines the importance of the inclusion of a dedicated plastic surgeon within the multidisciplinary team for optimal initial evaluation of all breast cancer patients.FUNDING: not relevant.TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
KW - Attitude of Health Personnel
KW - Breast Neoplasms
KW - Denmark
KW - Esthetics
KW - Female
KW - Health Care Surveys
KW - Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
KW - Humans
KW - Incidence
KW - Mammaplasty
KW - Mastectomy, Segmental
KW - Patient Satisfaction
KW - Quality of Life
KW - Risk Assessment
KW - Surgery, Plastic
KW - Surveys and Questionnaires
KW - Treatment Outcome
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 25872546
VL - 62
JO - Danish Medical Journal
JF - Danish Medical Journal
SN - 2245-1919
IS - 4
M1 - A5030
ER -
ID: 162747504