Mastectomy
A mastectomy is a procedure performed to remove a breast, and if necessary, tissue from surrounding areas, due breast cancer diagnosis.
Dr Lydia Kilani is a specialist surgeon based in the east of Johannesburg. Her efficiency, compassion and dedication to delivering quality patient care are combined to give patients the very best experience during the most difficult times of illnesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes breast cancer?
There are multiple risk factors that lead to breast cancer, mainly a strong family history of cancer, especially first degree relatives, prolonged oestrogen exposure, age and obesity.
While these are some of the more common risk factors, there are no identifiable risk factors for a large number of women.
What mastectomy types exist?
Mastectomies are generally complex procedures with each based on patient-specific conditions. Given this, here are the two typical approaches:
Complete mastectomy – removal of the breast using various oncoplastic surgical techniques.
Breast conserving surgery – removal of the breast lump, saving healthy breast tissue.
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Dr. Lydia Kilani is a specialist surgeon based in the North and West of Johannesburg. Her efficiency, compassion and dedication to delivering quality patient care are combined to give patients the very best experience during the most difficult times of illnesses.
Dr. Lydia Kilani
MB Chb (UCT), FCS (SA)
Practice No. 0769649
MP0699420
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Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
Tel: +27 11 796 6659 | Email: info.drkilani@gmail.com
Address: Corner of Paul Kruger road and Amplifier Road, Radiokop Ext 13, Roodepoort, 1724
Conditions & Procedures
Endocrine System
Soft Tissue
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