Breast benign tumor surgery is a surgical procedure to remove fibroadenomas, intraductal papillomas, hamartomas, or lipomas.
When is surgical treatment indicated?
Your doctor will help you decide whether you are a suitable candidate for benign breast tumor removal. Surgery may be necessary if the benign tumor is large (over 2–2.5 cm), growing rapidly, or causing pain and pressing on other breast tissue.
Benign breast tumor removal is most commonly performed on young women, but there are cases where the surgery is performed on older patients.
Detailed information about the surgery
How should I prepare for the surgery?
Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to best prepare. It is recommended that you do not take aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or anticoagulants for several days before the procedure, as these can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising. It is also necessary to inform your doctor before the planned surgery if you smoke, take medication, or suffer from arterial hypertension, blood clotting disorders, or endocrine system diseases.
What happens during the operation?
The doctor will mark the planned incision sites with a special skin marker. Local anesthetics will be injected into the surgical site so that you do not feel any pain and the procedure is as gentle as possible. The doctor will then use a scalpel or electrode to make a cosmetic incision in the skin, reach the tumor, and remove it. The wound will be sutured with special stitches and covered with a bandage. During the operation, you may feel slight discomfort and pressure in the area of the incision. The operation usually takes up to 1 hour.
What happens after the operation?
After the operation, the doctor may monitor you for 15-30 minutes to make sure you do not experience any side effects, including bleeding, dizziness, nausea, or an allergic reaction.
After the operation, the following is recommended:
- Rest;
- Local cold therapy;
- Medication for pain relief.
These recommendations must be discussed in detail with the doctor who performed the operation. The doctor will also schedule a follow-up consultation approximately one week after the operation to evaluate the results.
What are the side effects or complications of the surgery?
As with any intervention, the removal of a benign breast tumor may carry certain risks. The complications that may arise are as follows:
- Redness, swelling, and pain;
- Bleeding;
- Infection;
- Necrosis;
- Skin sensitivity disorders;
- Scars.
The risk of complications is increased by smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus, endocrine system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic diseases.
What is the healing period after surgery?
The healing period depends on your overall health and the healing process. It is likely that healing after benign breast tumor removal surgery will take 1 to 2 weeks. During this period, you will be able to engage in daily activities, but you may experience slight discomfort. To promote faster healing and avoid complications, you should follow your doctor's instructions.
Is benign breast tumor removal surgery painful?
Benign breast tumor removal surgery is one of the least painful breast surgeries. On the day of the surgery, you may feel slight discomfort, which should disappear after 12-24 hours.
When should I see my doctor after the surgery?
It is recommended that you have a follow-up consultation with your doctor about a week after the surgery. The doctor will examine your breasts and discuss the results with you.
