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  1. Mara A. Piltin, D.O.

    Mara A. Piltin, D.O.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Breast biopsy, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Prophylactic mastectomy..., Breast cancer surgery, Lymphadenectomy, Sentinel node biopsy, Melanoma surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Breast abscess drainage, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node surgery, TVEC injection, Lymph node biopsy, Double mastectomy, Flat aesthetic closure, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Melanoma, Breast cysts and lumps, Lobular carcinoma in situ, Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Merkel cell carcinoma, Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive lobular carcinoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Inflammatory breast cancer, Recurrent breast cancer, Male breast cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, 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, Paget's disease of the nipple, Metastatic breast cancer, Atypical lobular hyperplasia, Atypical ductal hyperplasia

  2. Barbara A. Pockaj, M.D.

    Barbara A. Pockaj, M.D.

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

    Mastectomy, Breast duct excision, Breast surgery, Breast cancer surgery, Nipple-sparing mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node... surgery, Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Atypical hyperplasia of the breast, BRCA gene mutation, Breast cysts and lumps, Ductal carcinoma in situ, Male breast cancer, Triple-positive breast cancer

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  1. Kang SK, et al. Oncologic outcome of breast reconstruction after mastectomy in breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Translational Cancer Research. 2023; doi:10.21037/tcr-23-706.
  2. Gonima Valero E, et al. Nonpharmacological interventions for postmastectomy pain syndrome: A systematic review of the literature. Clinical Breast Cancer. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.clbc.2024.10.007.
  3. Hayes DS, et al. Outcomes of a same day discharge protocol in patients undergoing mastectomy and implant reconstruction. World Journal of Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1002/wjs.12006.
  4. Joo JH, et al. Pattern of local recurrence after mastectomy and reconstruction in breast cancer patients: A systematic review. Gland Surgery. 2021; doi:10.21037/gs-21-15.
  5. Breast cancer treatment (PDQ) — Health professional version. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/hp/breast-treatment-pdq. Accessed Aug. 3, 2026.
  6. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction. Accessed Aug. 3, 2026.
  7. Mastectomy. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/treatment/surgery/mastectomy. Accessed Aug. 3, 2026.
  8. Park KU, et al. Sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage breast cancer: ASCO guideline update. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2025; doi:10.1200/JCO-25-00099.
  9. Redemski T, et al. Rehabilitation for women undergoing breast cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of early, unrestricted exercise programs on upper limb function. Clinical Breast Cancer. 2022; doi:10.1016/j.clbc.2022.06.001.
  10. Singh P, et al. Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group statement on bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy: Indications, outcomes, and risks. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025; doi:10.1245/s10434-024-16484-2.
  11. Snee IA, et al. Aesthetic flat closure following mastectomy: A systematic review of techniques, outcomes, and patient perspectives. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2026; doi:10.1007/s00266-025-05180-5.
  12. van Tits LL, et al. A scoping review of the Goldilocks mastectomy. JPRAS Open. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.jpra.2025.09.031.
  13. Xu Q, et al. Effect of physical exercise on postoperative shoulder mobility and upper limb function in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gland Surgery. 2024; doi:10.21037/gs-24-255.
  14. Breast cancer surgery: What you need to know. National Breast Cancer Foundation; https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/resources/breast-cancer-surgery-ebook/. Accessed Aug. 5, 2026.
  15. Health Education & Content Services. Surgical treatments for breast cancer. Mayo Clinic; 2026.
  16. Mayo Clinic (expert opinion). Aug. 6, 2026.

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