Skin / Areola / Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
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- Mastectomy
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Doctor
Dr. Mert Tanal is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital (2024–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital (2023–2024) and Tekirdağ Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital (2021–2023). He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal (2016–2021). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2009–2015).
He holds the European Board of Surgery Qualification in General Surgery (2022). He took the Turkish Surgical Society Proficiency Exam (2021). He has published 28 articles in international indexed journals and 10 in national peer-reviewed journals. He has 46 conference presentations and posters.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, ESSO, EAES, and the American College of Surgeons. His training includes IRCAD Robotic Surgery in Strasbourg (2022) and SENATURK Breast Surgery (2020–2021).
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About the clinic
Mastectomy for breast cancer is available at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The procedure may cost around $13,000 for a simple mastectomy or $18,000 with immediate reconstruction. The hospital is JCI-accredited and led by Dr. Serkan Keskin, an oncologist with _doctor_1178_years_ of experience.
About the Procedure
The hospital offers two mastectomy approaches. Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction helps preserve breast appearance. Simple mastectomy removes breast tissue without reconstruction.
Doctor's Expertise
Dr. Serkan Keskin specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy. He has performed over 900 procedures and published 42 international papers. He ranked first in Turkey's 2012 oncology qualification exam.
What's Included
- Surgery and anesthesia
- 1-2 nights hospitalization
- Meals for patient and companion
Preparation and Recovery
Patients may need PET-CT scans or breast MRI before surgery. The hospital stay lasts 1-2 nights depending on procedure type. A multidisciplinary team creates personalized follow-up plans.
Why Choose This Hospital
Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation and a 4.6 patient rating. It provides complete diagnostic workups and transparent pricing. The oncology department follows international treatment standards.
Contact the hospital to discuss your specific case and get a personalized treatment plan.
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Types of mastectomy
- according to Halsted (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles and axillary tissue);
- according to Urban (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles, axillary tissue and lymph nodes);
- according to Patty (removal of the mammary gland and pectoralis minor muscle);
- according to Madden (removal of the gland with preservation of the pectoral muscles).
Benefits of mastectomy:
- the possibility of complete reconstruction of the glands ;
- the chance of recurrence is lower than with lumpectomy.
Disadvantages of breast removal
- breast loss;
- longer recovery period after surgery.
Side effects of mastectomy
- side effects of general anesthesia (dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea, etc.);
- bleeding;
- infection;
- lymphedema.
Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities caused by stagnation of lymph after removal of the lymph node.
Edema can develop immediately after surgery, and after a fairly long time.
Lymph stasis is characterized by:
- swelling of the limbs, a feeling of heaviness in them:
- decreased flexibility in the arms and legs;