Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, Second Edition

Aimed at the breast surgical specialist, this book captures developments in the fields of oncoplastic surgery and whole breast reconstruction. The second edition includes a comprehensive account of surgical techniques with more than 300 color figures and photographs. It incorporates a detailed description of current implant design and technology, together with stepwise accounts of implant-only-based and autologous tissue reconstruction. The book emphasizes patient expectation to ensure optimum cosmetic and functional results. It also reviews problems related to reconstructive surgery, such as chronic pain, and discusses the training of breast surgeons.