Fields of treatment / Breast surgery, surgical oncology
Breast surgery, surgical oncology
Our centre performs indicated breast surgeries, costs of which are fully covered with Social Health Insurance system. The procedure is called extirpation, and it involves removing benign breast disorders such as mastopathy, an intraductal papilloma and a cyst. The procedure is performed under general ultrasound guided anaesthesia known as Pecs I and pecs II block that results in zero pain and comfort in patients after the surgery
Our specialists
We are aware that a breast disorder is a serious condition. Maximum individual and professional approach of our doctors and other medical staff is guaranteed. Our breast care team is led by MUDr. Jana Mergancová, Ph.D, who is an excellent surgeon, a brilliant diagnostician with years of experience in surgery, mastology and surgical oncology. She has published widely, and she has participated in internships if medical facilities abroda.
Benign breast disease
Benign (non-cancer) breast lumps do not pose a risk to your health. However, they should be monitored. Certain types of benign breast diseases are more prone to develop into cancer and therefore may require surgical excision.
Benign breast lumps are fairly common in many women throughout their lives. When a breast lump is discovered, it is determined whether is benign or malignant.
Noncancerous breast lumps happen due to a variety of reasons. Most common causes of them are believed to be hormonal imbalance during pregnancy, menopause or aging. Family history is a risk factor as well.
How is benign breast disease treated?
Typically, the following tests are ordered: mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. When test results are complete, the doctor may recommend surgical excision. The benign tumours are often removed due to the reasons below:
- The patient feels discomfort
- The lump grows quickly
- Removing reduces the risk of breast cancer and is the best way to tell if the condition is cancerous or noncancerous
Surgical removal is performed under local or general anaesthesia, depending on the size and location of the lump. For menstruation-related lumps, hormone therapy can help. This may include local administration of progesterone drugs or hormonal contraception.
Pecs I and II blocks
Upon patient’s consent, we provide PECS I and II. Pecs 1 and Pecs 2 blocks are novel techniques for analgesia that are used in for breast surgeries. After induction of general anaesthesia, precise volume of local anaesthetic is injected into nerves supplying the treated area under ultrasound guidance. This technique enables patients to emerge from anaesthesia with much more comfort than from traditional techniques. Typically, any surgery is followed by a three-day period of significant post-op pain. However, PECS I and PECS 2 patients have reported that that they have felt very little pain after the surgery.
