Outcomes of bilateral mammoplasty for early stage breast cancer.

[AIM] Long-term oncological follow-up of oncoplastic breast surgery.

[METHODS] Sixthy-one (63 cancers) patients affected by breast cancer suitable for breast conservation, were treated with bilateral breast reductions. Tumours located in the inferior pole of the breast were treated by a superior pedicle technique; lesions in the upper pole or in the infero-lateral or infero-medial quadrants of the breast were removed with an inferior pedicle reduction. Small and medium size breast irrespective of tumour location required a periareolar, or comma-shaped approach.

[RESULTS] Fifty-six patients were alive at a mean follow-up of 68 months. One patient recurred locally and she is currently alive free of disease.

[CONCLUSION] Results from this study are in accordance with those reported by other similar papers. Oncoplastic breast surgery maximizes cosmetic results and with wider excisions provides effective local control.