Breast conservation surgery, also known as lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at removing a breast tumour while preserving as much of the surrounding breast tissue as possible.

This oncoplastic surgery is recommended for selected patients depending on the position and stage of the cancer. This breast cancer treatment consists of different types and it will be carefully considered by the breast cancer care specialist.

Watch Dr. Keerthi. K, one of the best breast surgeons in Chennai, Kauvery Hospital discusses the various types of breast conservation surgeries and the criteria for their suitability.