Cryosurgery for Breast Cancer

Abstract

As the majority of breast cancers present as small non-palpable lesions, alternatives for surgical lumpectomy come into consideration. Breast tumor ablation without surgical excision may be a less morbid procedure without sacrificing cancer control. Cryosurgery is one of several ablative options for the treatment of small unifocal breast cancer. The potential advantages include avoidance of a surgical procedure, less overall discomfort, improved cosmesis, quicker recovery and the prospect of overall cost benefits. Clinical experience in 29 patients is reviewed demonstrating effectiveness in properly chosen patients. A comparison of ablation methods is discussed. Finally, future research of the role of cryosurgery in the management of breast cancer is described.

Keywords

Breast cancer Ablation Cryoablation Cryosurgery Cryotherapy Minimally invasive treatment Lumpectomy Breast ultrasound Cryo-assisted lumpectomy Mammosite Partial breast irradiation.

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