Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Hyderabad – Treating Cancer Without Losing Your Shape

By Dr. Divya Sai Narsingam, MCh (Plastic Surgery) | AIG Hospital, Room 20, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad | Consultations: 4–5 PM

Q: What is oncoplastic breast surgery?

A: Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer removal (lumpectomy or partial mastectomy) with immediate plastic surgery reshaping techniques. It allows surgeons to remove larger volumes of tissue safely without disfiguring the breast — achieving oncological safety and aesthetic preservation in a single procedure.

Why Oncoplastic Surgery Is a Significant Advance

Traditionally, breast-conserving surgery was limited in how much tissue could be removed before the breast appeared distorted or asymmetric. Oncoplastic techniques resolved this — by redistributing remaining tissue or borrowing nearby tissue, surgeons can now remove tumours with wide safety margins while preserving breast shape.

AIG Hospital Banjara Hills has a dedicated Breast Health Centre with an integrated oncology and plastic surgery team — making it an ideal setting for complex oncoplastic cases in Hyderabad.

Who is a Suitable Candidate?

1. Patients with early-stage breast cancer who wish to avoid total mastectomy
2. Tumours in cosmetically sensitive locations — central, lower pole, near the areola
3. Women where excision of 20–50% of breast volume is required
4. Patients where standard lumpectomy alone would cause visible deformity

Oncoplastic Techniques Used

Volume Displacement (Reshaping)

Remaining breast tissue is rearranged to fill the excision defect. Common techniques include reduction mammoplasty patterns (Wise pattern, vertical pattern) combined with tumour excision.

Volume Replacement

Tissue from outside the breast is used to replace the removed volume. Options include the Latissimus Dorsi flap or Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator (TDAP) flap.

Benefits Over Standard Lumpectomy

1. Superior cosmetic outcome — no visible deformity or indentation at the excision site
2. Ability to achieve wider, safer surgical margins
3. Breast symmetry can be improved in the same operation
4. Reduced need for secondary corrective procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does oncoplastic surgery affect radiation therapy?

A: No. Oncoplastic surgery is fully compatible with post-operative radiotherapy. Both procedures are planned collaboratively by the surgical oncologist and the reconstructive surgeon.

Q: Is oncoplastic breast surgery available in Hyderabad?

A: Yes. Dr. Divya Sai Narsingam performs oncoplastic breast procedures at AIG Hospital, Banjara Hills, in coordination with the hospital's dedicated oncology and breast health multidisciplinary team.

Q: How is oncoplastic surgery different from a standard mastectomy?

A: A standard mastectomy removes the entire breast. Oncoplastic surgery aims to remove only the tumour with a safe margin while preserving the remaining breast — combining cancer surgery and reconstruction in a single, coordinated procedure.

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Dr. Divya Sai Narsingam, MCh (Plastic Surgery)

AIG Hospital, Room 20, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Consultation Hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Phone: +91 99001 35489

Website: drdivyaplasticsurgeon.com