Breast-Conserving Surgery: Lumpectomy
Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it. The lump is removed in one piece and sent to the lab for examination (pathology).
Current as of: October 25, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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