Mastectomy

What is a mastectomy? A mastectomy is the removal of the mammary gland on one or both sides (unilateral or bilateral mastectomy). Other names for this surgery are mastectomy or ablatio mammae. There are several procedures available for breast removal: simple mastectomy radical mastectomy (operation according to Rotter and Halsted) modified radical mastectomy subcutaneous mastectomy … Mastectomy surgery: Definition, reasons, process, and risks