Our breast surgeons in Houston, TX, are leading the industry in innovative procedures, techniques, and technologies. We specialize in a variety of techniques when removing cancer from the breasts. Our goal is to give our patients a personalized treatment plan with high-quality outcomes by working closely with our plastic surgeons.
Procedures
Breast Conservation Surgery (Lumpectomy)
The surgery to remove breast cancer along with some surrounding tissue from the breast. The sample is sent to a pathologist who examines it and makes sure all of the cancer has been removed.
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Treatment
An early form of cancer confined to the lactiferous (milk producing) ducts of the breast.
Mastectomy
The surgery to remove the entire breast to treat breast cancer.
Nipple and Skin Sparing Mastectomy
A type of mastectomy where the breast tissue is removed and the skin, nipple, and areola are left intact.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
The removal of lymph nodes in the armpit to see if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
For more information visit the Breast Cancer website.