A general term for removal of the breast, usually to remove cancerous tissue. The operation can be done in a hospital or in an outpatient clinic, depending on how extensive it needs to be. After a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery may be performed to restore a more normal appearance. In cases of nonmetastatic breast cancer, a lumpectomy'with [..]

Removal of both breasts.

Removal of the breast tissue and the axillary lymph nodes, which are under the arms.

Removal of one or both breasts without the current presence of cancer. This surgery is sometimes chosen as a preventative measure by women who have a strong history of familial breast cancer. Also known as a prophylactic mastectomy.

Removal of one or both breasts without the current presence of cancer. This surgery is sometimes chosen as a preventative measure by women who have a strong history of familial breast cancer. Also called a preventative mastectomy.

Removal of all breast tissue, from just under the collarbone to the abdomen, including the chest wall muscles and the axillary lymph nodes in the armpit. In a trial begun in 1971, the efficacy of radical mastectomy was compared with that of total mastectomy. This historic trial spelled the end of radical mastectomy and started the trend toward less [..]

Removal of one or both breasts, but not the lymph nodes. Also known as a total 'mastectomy.

Removal of breast tissue, using a minimal incision. This type of mastectomy may be used to remove small areas of suspicious or cancerous tissue, but it can also be a cosmetic surgery procedure. For example, subcutaneous mastectomy can reduce the volume of enlarged male breasts or be part of a female-to-male sex-change procedure.

Surgery to remove part or all of the breast. There are different types of mastectomy that differ in the amount of tissue and lymph nodes removed.

The surgical removal of the breasts or mammary glands in an animal

removal of the breast.

surgical removal of a breast, 1909, from Greek mastos "woman's breast" (see masto-) + -ectomy.

The removal of a breast.

The surgical removal of a breast or breasts.

surgery to remove the breast, or as much of the breast tissue as possible.

(n) surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor

Surgical removal of the breast.

Surgery to remove all or part of the breast and sometimes other tissue. Extended radical mastectomy

Surgical removal of all or part of the breast.

The surgical removal of the breast.Mastectomy - Segmental (lumpectomy)Removal of the lump and a small amount of surrounding breast tissue.Mastectomy - Simple (modified mastectomy)Removal of the entire [..]

The surgical removal of one or both breasts.

Radical Mastectomy with removal of the ipsilateral half of the sternum and a portion of ribs two through five with the underlying Pleura and the internal mammary Lymph Nodes.

Total Mastectomy with axillary node Dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral Muscles.

Removal of the Breast, pectoral Muscles, axillary Lymph Nodes, and associated Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue.

Excision of Breast Tissue with preservation of overlying Skin, Nipple, and areola so that Breast form may be reconstructed.

Removal of only the Breast Tissue and Nipple and a small portion of the overlying Skin.

Radical mastectomy with removal of the ipsilateral half of the sternum and a portion of ribs two through five with the underlying pleura and the internal mammary lymph nodes.

Total mastectomy with axillary node dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral muscles.

Removal of the breast, pectoral muscles, axillary lymph nodes, and associated skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Removal of only the breast tissue and nipple and a small portion of the overlying skin.

Excision of breast tissue with preservation of overlying skin, nipple, and areola so that breast form may be reconstructed.

Removal of all the breast tissue including the nipple area.

The surgical removal of the breast.

Surgery to remove the breast (or as much of the breast tissue as possible).

The surgical removal of a breast to treat cancer.

See breast removal

the surgical removal of one or both breasts, either completely or partially.  This is usually done to either treat breast cancer. In some instances men or women at high risk of breast cancer may choose to have this procedure.

The removal of a breast, typically to rid the body cancer.

Surgery to remove the entire breast. There are different types of mastectomy that differ in the amount of tissue and lymph nodes removed.

The surgical removal of part or the entire breast.

An operation to remove the breast.

This is a type of surgery in which all of the breast tissue is removed, including the nipple. A modified radical mastectomy also involves removing some of the lymph nodes under the armpit and some mus [..]

Removal of an entire breast, usually because of breast cancer.

The surgical removal of the whole breast.

The surgical removal of one or both breasts, usually as a way of fighting breast cancer.