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    Partial Mastectomy

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    This document provides information about lumpectomy breast cancer surgery. It describes the procedure as removing cancerous or abnormal breast tissue along with some normal tissue around it, but not removing the entire breast. It notes some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. The risks, complications, preparation, and typical process are outlined. It describes the surgery taking 1-3 hours and closing the incision with stitches. It details post-operative expectations like pain management, drain care, activity restrictions, and follow up appointments. Pre-operative and post-operative nursing responsibilities are listed to support the patient through recovery.

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    Partial Mastectomy

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    This document provides information about lumpectomy breast cancer surgery. It describes the procedure as removing cancerous or abnormal breast tissue along with some normal tissue around it, but not removing the entire breast. It notes some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. The risks, complications, preparation, and typical process are outlined. It describes the surgery taking 1-3 hours and closing the incision with stitches. It details post-operative expectations like pain management, drain care, activity restrictions, and follow up appointments. Pre-operative and post-operative nursing responsibilities are listed to support the patient through recovery.

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    This document provides information about lumpectomy breast cancer surgery. It describes the procedure as removing cancerous or abnormal breast tissue along with some normal tissue around it, but not removing the entire breast. It notes some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. The risks, complications, preparation, and typical process are outlined. It describes the surgery taking 1-3 hours and closing the incision with stitches. It details post-operative expectations like pain management, drain care, activity restrictions, and follow up appointments. Pre-operative and post-operative nursing responsibilities are listed to support the patient through recovery.

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    71 views17 pages

    Partial Mastectomy

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    Jill Rae Lloren Consolacion
    This document provides information about lumpectomy breast cancer surgery. It describes the procedure as removing cancerous or abnormal breast tissue along with some normal tissue around it, but not removing the entire breast. It notes some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. The risks, complications, preparation, and typical process are outlined. It describes the surgery taking 1-3 hours and closing the incision with stitches. It details post-operative expectations like pain management, drain care, activity restrictions, and follow up appointments. Pre-operative and post-operative nursing responsibilities are listed to support the patient through recovery.

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    is a surgical procedure that removes cancer

    or other abnormal tissue from the breast


    and some normal tissue around it, but not
    the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under
    the arm may be removed for biopsy. Part
    of the chest wall lining may also be
    removed if the cancer is near it. Also called
    breast-conserving surgery, breast-sparing
    surgery, lumpectomy, quadrantectomy, and
    segmental mastectomy
    Risks
    • bleeding
    • infection
    • pain, swelling, or tenderness near the incision site
    • formation of hard scar tissue at the surgical site
    • shoulder pain and stiffness
    • numbness, under the arm due to lymph node removal
    • buildup of blood in the surgical site
    Complications
    Infection
    lympedema
    seroma
    Stop taking aspirin or other
    blood
    Don't eat or drink 8 to 12 hours
    before surgery
    Prepare for a hospital stay
    It usually takes one to three hours.
    The patient will probably meet the anesthesiologist before the
    surgery to talk about the medical history, any allergies she may
    have, and the plan for administering anesthesia during the
    surgery.
    The surgeon or their assistant may draw markings on the breast
    that show where the incision will be made.
    The patient will be sitting up while this happens so that the
    natural crease of your breast can be marked.
    During the surgery, the surgeon separates the breast tissue
    from the skin and muscle. All the breast tissue that the surgeon
    can see — which lies between the collarbone and ribs, from
    the side of the body to the breastbone in the center — is
    removed. The breast tissue and lymph nodes that are removed
    will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
    As the surgery is completed, the incision is closed with stitches
    (sutures), which either dissolve or are removed later. The
    patient might also have one or two small plastic tubes placed
    where the breast was removed. The tubes will drain any fluids
    that accumulate after surgery. The tubes are sewn into place,
    and the ends are attached to a small drainage bag.
    The patient may expect to:
    Be remain in the hospital for 1 or 2 days typically
    Be taken to a recovery room where your blood pressure,
    pulse and breathing are monitored
    Have a dressing (bandage) over the surgery site
    Feel some pain, numbness, and a pinching sensation in your
    underarm area
    The patient may expect to:
    Receive instructions on how to care for yourself at home,
    including taking care of their incision and drains, recognizing
    signs of infection, and understanding activity restrictions
    Talk with their health care team about when to resume
    wearing a bra or wearing a breast prosthesis
    Be given prescriptions for pain medication and possibly an
    antibiotic.
    Pre- operative Nursing
    Responsibilities
    Implement an ambiance of concern, openness, and
    availability, as well as privacy for patient.
    Encourage questions and provide time for expression
    of
    fears.
    Consider reports of pain and stiffness, noting location,
    duration, and intensity (0-10 scale). Note reports of
    numbness and swelling.
    Facilitate patient to find position of comfort.
    Provide basic comfort measures (repositioning on
    back or
    unaffected side, back rub) and diversional activities.
    Encourage early ambulation and use of relaxation
    techniques.
    Post- operative Nursing
    Responsibilities
    Stress proper handwashing technique.
    Encourage to eat vitamin C rich foods
    Instruct the patient to avoid strenuous activity, heavy
    lifting, and vigorous
    exercise.
    Emphasized necessity of taking antibiotics as directed.
    Closely observe and instruct to report signs and
    symptoms of infection
    Inspect the wound for swelling, unusual drainage, odor,
    redness, or separation of the suture lines.
    Facilitate passive ROM (flexion and extension of elbow,
    pronation, and supination of wrist, clenching and
    extending fingers) as soon as possible.
    Help with self-care activities as necessary.
    Assist with ambulation and encourage correct posture.
    Jill Rae L. Consolacion
    Group 2- Panacea

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