Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10070532 European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) 2005 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
Quality control of the operative surgery addresses issues such as training, volume and life audit of the surgeon. Standardisation of operative technique, pathology reporting with emphasis on specimen orientation and margins, management of the axilla and how it impacts on adjuvant treatment are other important issues. More recently, the availability of breast reconstruction services and the development of the oncoplastic surgeon is becoming an important quality issue. Finally, the quality of the follow up process provides the tools to assess the outcome of both the patient and the service.
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