To clinicThe operating unit for breast surgery has been certified according to UNI-EN-ISO 9001 since 2016 and is part of various national and international networks such as the Network of Breast Centers. The San Raffaele Surgery Center is an active member of EU-BREAST, an international research association for the surgical treatment of breast cancer.
The Breast Unit consists of experienced doctors specializing in breast pathologies for both women and men.
The team of doctors of the department consists of:
- Surgeons,
- Radiologists,
- Pathologists,
- Radiotherapists,
- Plastic surgeons,
- Medical oncologists.
Experienced doctors perform breast surgery using minimally invasive methods:
- quadrantectomy
- sentinel lymph node biopsy
For women who are eligible for a mastectomy, doctors perform breast reconstruction in one session with the installation of prostheses or dilators. Nipple-sparing mastectomy is also possible.
Pre-pectoral breast reconstruction at the San Raffaele Clinic is an innovative method that allows you to achieve the best cosmetic results and with great respect for anatomy and functionality.
Men with breast problems (breast cancer or gynecomastia) also receive the most advanced standards of care.
