Mastectomy (unilateral) with port placement

Varias semanas antes de la cirugía programada, su médico puede solicitarle que se realice pruebas preoperatorias, que pueden incluir, entre otras, una radiografía de tórax, un electrocardiograma (ECG), un ecocardiograma y análisis de sangre. Estas pruebas le brindarán al médico información adicional sobre su condición y determinarán si su cuerpo es capaz de soportar este procedimiento.

Patients will be under general anesthesia to ensure their comfort throughout the procedure. The surgeon will begin by removing the tissue from the breast, removing all affected material. Once this has been achieved, the surgeon will place a small port under the skin to allow for direct access to veins for chemotherapy. The surgery to create a new breast is optional, but many patients decide to undergo it, especially in a unilateral mastectomy.

After the procedure has concluded, you will be given pain medication to manage discomfort. However, as this is a particularly invasive procedure, you may still experience discomfort for the first few days. During the recovery period, your doctor will give you instructions on how to manage your drain (if given one), how to identify infections, how to use medications, and how to go about different activities, such as showering. It can take between 4-8 weeks for patients to return to normal function.