Modified Radical Mastectomy

A Modified Radical Mastectomy is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of breast cancer. During this procedure, the entire breast tissue, including the breast gland, is removed, along with the lining over the chest muscles and some of the lymph nodes in the armpit area (axillary lymph nodes). However, the chest wall muscles under the breast are preserved, unlike in a Radical Mastectomy where these muscles are also removed.

This surgical approach aims to eradicate cancerous cells while preserving the underlying chest wall muscles, which helps maintain the structural integrity of the chest and may aid in post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation. After a Modified Radical Mastectomy, patients may undergo additional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, depending on the stage and characteristics of the cancer.