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  1. Julie A. Billar, M.D.

    Julie A. Billar, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Prophylactic mastectomy, Breast cancer... surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Sentinel node biopsy, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Skin-sparing mastectomy, Lymph node biopsy, Axillary lymph node dissection, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, BRCA gene mutation, Breast cysts and lumps, Lobular carcinoma in situ, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive lobular carcinoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, Male breast cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer, High risk for breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, Paget's disease of the nipple, Atypical lobular hyperplasia, Atypical ductal hyperplasia, Genetic predisposition to breast cancer, Invasive breast cancer

  2. Shon M. Black, M.D.

    Shon M. Black, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Breast biopsy, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Wire localization for b...reast surgery, Prophylactic mastectomy, Breast cancer surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Radioactive seed localization, Sentinel node biopsy, Minimally invasive surgery, Breast cyst aspiration, Breast abscess drainage, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Modified radical mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Skin-sparing mastectomy, Lymph node biopsy, Double mastectomy, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Breast cysts and lumps, Lobular carcinoma in situ, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive lobular carcinoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, Recurrent breast cancer, Male breast cancer, Tubular breast cancer, Triple-positive breast cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer, Medullary breast cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast, Luminal A breast cancer, Luminal B breast cancer, Papillary breast cancer, Mucinous breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, HER2-positive breast cancer, Paget's disease of the nipple, Stage 4 breast cancer, Atypical lobular hyperplasia, Atypical ductal hyperplasia

  3. Judy C. Boughey, M.D.

    Judy C. Boughey, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Prophylactic mastectomy, Breast cancer... surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Sentinel node biopsy, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Modified radical mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Skin-sparing mastectomy, Lymph node biopsy, Double mastectomy, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Breast cysts and lumps, Lobular carcinoma in situ, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive lobular carcinoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, Recurrent breast cancer, Male breast cancer, Tubular breast cancer, Triple-positive breast cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer, Medullary breast cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast, Luminal A breast cancer, Luminal B breast cancer, Papillary breast cancer, Mucinous breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, HER2-positive breast cancer, Paget's disease of the nipple, Stage 4 breast cancer, Atypical lobular hyperplasia, Atypical ductal hyperplasia

  4. William J. Casey, III, M.D.

    William J. Casey, III, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Liposuction, Breast reduction, Breast surgery, Skin graft surgery, Laser resurfacing, Botox injection..., Blepharoplasty, Hernia repair, Mohs surgery, Breast reconstruction, Facial filler injection, Face lift, Skin cancer excision, Breast reconstruction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Lymphovenous bypass, Vascularized lymph node transfer, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, Reconstructive surgery, Rhinoplasty, Skin cancer reconstruction, Microvascular reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Vascularized free fibula transfer, Lymphedema, Skin cancer, Obesity, Hernia, Burns, Facial paralysis, Skin wrinkles, Neurofibromatosis, Traumatic injury, Facial nerve disorder, Facial injury, Facial skin cancer, Breast cancer-related lymphedema, Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Facial deformity, Weight

  5. Jose A. Castro Garcia, M.D.

    Jose A. Castro Garcia, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Wound care, Flap surgery, Free flap, Breast lift, Breast surgery, Gender affirming surgery, Breast reconstruction, Brea...st reconstruction with breast implants, Fat transfer, Facial fracture repair, Facial reconstruction, Facial feminization surgery, Reconstructive surgery, Rectovaginal fistula repair, Microvascular reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Breast implant exchange, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Breast cancer, Rectovaginal fistula, Fracture, Wound, Broken jaw, Facial fracture, Facial injury, Orbital fracture, Breast angiosarcoma, Facial laceration, Broken nose, Breasts asymmetrical

  6. Patricia A. Cronin, M.D.

    Patricia A. Cronin, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. Endocrine Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Adrenalectomy, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Laparoscopi...c surgery, Breast cancer surgery, Parathyroidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Reconstructive surgery, Thyroid surgery, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Pancreatic enucleation, Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, Minimally invasive adrenal surgery, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Lateral neck dissection, Breast cancer, Pheochromocytoma, Hyperthyroidism, Primary aldosteronism, Thyroid nodule, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Thyroid cancer, Cushing syndrome, Breast cysts and lumps, Graves' disease, Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Paraganglioma, Goiter, Adrenal cancer, MEN 1, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, Male breast cancer, Angiosarcoma, Parathyroid cancer, Parathyroid adenoma, Insulinoma, MEN 2B, Aldosteronoma, Parathyroid disease, Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Tertiary hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid cyst, Multinodular goiter

  7. Serena J. Day, M.D.

    Serena J. Day, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Flap surgery, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction, Breast cancer surgery, Breast recon...struction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Reconstructive surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Breast implant removal, Breast implant exchange, Breast cancer, Breast cancer-related lymphedema, Breast angiosarcoma, Breasts asymmetrical, Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma

  8. Amy C. Degnim, M.D.

    Amy C. Degnim, M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Breast biopsy, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Wire localization for b...reast surgery, Prophylactic mastectomy, Breast cancer surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Radioactive seed localization, Sentinel node biopsy, Minimally invasive surgery, Breast abscess drainage, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Modified radical mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node surgery, Skin-sparing mastectomy, Lymph node biopsy, Double mastectomy, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Breast cysts and lumps, Lobular carcinoma in situ, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive lobular carcinoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, Recurrent breast cancer, Male breast cancer, Tubular breast cancer, Triple-positive breast cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer, Medullary breast cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast, Luminal A breast cancer, Luminal B breast cancer, Papillary breast cancer, Mucinous breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, HER2-positive breast cancer, Paget's disease of the nipple, Stage 4 breast cancer, Atypical lobular hyperplasia, Atypical ductal hyperplasia

  9. Kunle I. Elegbede, M.D., Ph.D.

    Kunle I. Elegbede, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Breast reconstruction, Breast reconstruction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Lymphovenou...s bypass, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, Reconstructive surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Peripheral nerve graft, Lymphedema, Breast cancer-related lymphedema, Breasts asymmetrical

  10. Vahe Fahradyan, M.D.

    Vahe Fahradyan, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Liposuction, Flap surgery, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Gender affirming surgery, Vaginoplasty, Breast reconstruction..., Breast reconstruction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Lymphovenous bypass, Vascularized lymph node transfer, Breast augmentation, Body lift, Body contouring, Reconstructive surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery, Gynecomastia surgery, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Body lift after weight loss, Lymphedema, Breast cancer-related lymphedema

Research

Surgeons in an operating room

Mayo Clinic surgeons are actively involved in breast cancer research

Mayo Clinic breast cancer surgeons regularly participate in research activities designed to improve patient care.

Areas of research include:

  • Improving care for people with a high risk of breast cancer. Mayo Clinic researchers found nipple-sparing mastectomy to be safe for women with BRCA gene variations undergoing prophylactic mastectomy.
  • Personalizing breast cancer treatments. Researchers are working on the latest treatments that take into account your genes and the particular genes of your cancer cells to offer precision medicine for breast cancer. Examples include discovering new biomarkers for targeted therapy and engineering vaccines to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
  • Reducing the risk of surgery complications. Researchers are working to understand who faces a risk of lymphedema after surgery to remove the lymph nodes. They're working to find ways to reduce this risk through innovative surgical techniques and neoadjuvant therapies.
  • Relieving pain after mastectomy. Pain control techniques before, during and after mastectomy are reducing the need for strong pain medications during recovery. These innovations make procedures that are more likely to cause postoperative pain, such as bilateral mastectomy and mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, more comfortable.
  • Understanding how breast cancer develops. Researchers are working to understand the conditions under which breast cancer begins to develop. Research has focused on the unique microorganisms present within the breast. This is sometimes called the breast microbiome. These investigations may yield data that can help prevent breast cancer or devise the most effective treatments.

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of a handful of facilities that received a U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for breast cancer research. Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer SPORE.

Publications

See a list of publications on breast cancer surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Research Profiles

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Breast cancer surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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  2. Breast cancer. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=1&id=1419. Accessed Oct. 10, 2023.
  3. Breast cancer. Cancer.Net. https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/breast-cancer/view-all. Accessed Oct. 20, 2023.
  4. Klimberg VS, et al., eds. Bland and Copeland's The Breast: Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 10, 2023.
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  6. After your operation. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/home-skills-for-patients/breast-cancer-surgery/after-your-operation. Accessed Oct. 20, 2023.
  7. Jakub JW, et al. Oncological safety of prophylactic nipple-sparing mastectomy in a population with BRCA mutations. JAMA Surgery. 2018; doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3422.
  8. Koelmeyer LA, et al. Risk factors for breast cancer-related lymphedema in patients undergoing 3 years of prospective surveillance with intervention. Cancer. 2022; doi:10.1002/cncr.34377.
  9. Fahy AS, et al. Paravertebral blocks in patients undergoing mastectomy with or without immediate reconstruction provides improved pain control and decreased postoperative nausea and vomiting. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2014; doi:10.1245/s10434-014-3923-z.
  10. Armstrong VL, et al. The impact of same-day discharge and enhanced recovery on patient quality of life after mastectomy with implant reconstruction. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023; doi:10.1245/s10434-022-13019-5.
  11. Hieken TJ, et al. The breast tissue microbiome, stroma, immune cells and breast cancer. Neoplasia. 2022; doi:10.1016/j.neo.2022.100786.
  12. Breast SPOREs. National Cancer Institute. https://trp.cancer.gov/spores/breast.htm. Accessed Oct. 23, 2023.
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  15. McDermott AM, et al. Surgeon and breast unit volume-outcome relationships in breast cancer surgery and treatment. Annals of Surgery. 2013; doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182a66eb0.
  16. Gray RJ, et al. Intraoperative margin management in breast-conserving surgery: A systematic review of the literature. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2018; doi:10.1245/s10434-016-5756-4.
  17. Young WA, et al. Outcomes of >1300 nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction: The impact of expanding indications on complications. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2019; doi:10.1245/s10434-019-07560-z.
  18. Manrique OJ, et al. Immediate breast reconstruction using the Goldilocks procedure: A balance between more surgery and patient satisfaction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2022; doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000008895.
  19. Hieken TJ, et al. A novel treatment schedule for rapid completion of surgery and radiation in early-stage breast cancer. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2016; doi:10.1245/s10434-016-5321-1.
  20. Kim H, et al. Long-term outcomes of intraoperatively-placed applicator brachytherapy for rapid completion of breast conserving treatment: An analysis of prospective registry data. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100639.
  21. Kaufman CS, et al. Oncoplastic breast surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 26, 2023.
  22. Abdelsattar JM, et al. Comparative study of liposomal bupivacaine versus paravertebral block for pain control following mastectomy with immediate tissue expander reconstruction. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2016; doi:10.1245/s10434-015-4833-4.
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