Quality of Life After Conservative Oncoplastic Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients (IRONY: lIfe afteR ONcoplastic surgerY)

IRONY: lIfe afteR ONcoplastic surgerY

Evaluation of quality of life after conservative oncoplastic surgery in patients with breast cancer

The aim of the study is the evaluation of the oncological, aesthetic and functional results after conservative oncoplastic breast surgery using unilateral or bilateral remodeling techniques in a prospective sample of 250 patients.

Endpoints:

• evaluation of post-surgical histopathological data with a selective focus on the achievement of oncological radicality in relation to the surgical technique ( resection volume, locoregional extension / TNM / multifocality and tumor biological profile) and any major , minor, delayed associated complications (dehiscence, liponecrosis, infection, seroma, hematoma, fibrosis, scar hypertrophy).This data will be collected through the compilation of a database by the health personnel.
• evaluation of aesthetic and functional results related to the quality of life after oncoplastic conservative surgery (unilateral or bilateral), as data perceived by the surgeon (technical analysis), and by the patient (psychosocial well-being, physical discomfort, adverse effects of radiotherapy). This data will be collected through the administration of a questionnaire whose data will be entered into the database by the healthcare personnel.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of breast cancer
• Must be able for conservative oncoplastic surgery with type 1 and 2 procedures who give informed consent to the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Patients in emergency situations
• Subjects unable to understand and want