ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY

Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer lumpectomy with plastic surgery techniques to allow breast-conserving surgery for selected patients with larger tumours, without compromising aesthetic outcome. This approach developed in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe in the early 2000s, alongside growing recognition that breast-conserving surgery is associated with excellent oncological outcomes and important psychosocial benefits for breast cancer survivors.

As breast cancer outcomes have continued to improve through advances in systemic therapies and multidisciplinary care, preserving quality of life and body image has become an increasingly important part of treatment planning. Oncoplastic techniques aim to address both cancer control and long-term aesthetic and psychosocial wellbeing.

Following completion of his surgical training, Dr Saam Tourani undertook further subspecialty training interstate and in the United Kingdom with a specific focus on oncoplastic breast surgery. He is passionate about advancing breast-conserving surgical options and contributing to the training of future breast surgeons in modern oncoplastic techniques.

Dr Tourani has written a detailed blog on oncoplastic breast surgery to help patients understand the range of surgical options available. The aim is to support informed discussions between patients and their treating surgeons when planning breast cancer treatment.