Mastectomy

Removal of your whole breast in larger breast cancers.

Speciality General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 1 to 2 h
Blood Loss 250 to 500 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Nerve Block
Nerve Blocks Intercostal, Paravertebral
Pain moderate (+++)
Post-op Pain Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv), +/- PCA
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 2 days
Full Recovery 3 to 6 weeks
Additional Info The risk of chronic pain after the operation is 30-40% / Therefore early, aggressive and effective treatment of pain is necessary / an implant can be inserted
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