Dr. Tan Chuan Chien

Types of Surgery

Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.
Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy (Breast Conservation Surgery)

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.
Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy (Breast Conservation Surgery)

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.
Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy (Breast Conservation Surgery)

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.
Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

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Types of Surgery

There are generally two types of surgery — lumpectomy (breast conservation surgery) and mastectomy.

Lumpectomy (Breast Conservation Surgery)

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues while preserving the rest of the healthy breasts.

Radiation therapy is usually provided after a lumpectomy to remove any remaining cancer cells left in the breast to minimise the risk of cancer returning.

Mastectomy

The entire breast tissue is surgically removed from the breasts.

The different types of mastectomy include:

Total Mastectomy

Involves removing the entire breast, including the nipple, the circular area around the nipple (areola) and most of the overlying skin. Usually performed when the cancer has not spread beyond the breast.
Radical Mastectomy

Similar to total mastectomy. However, the chest muscles under the breast and lymph nodes are also removed. This surgery is advised when the cancer has spread to the chest muscles.
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

The entire breast tissues, nipple and areola are removed, but most of the skin over the breast remains intact. It is usually performed if a breast reconstruction surgery is planned immediately after mastectomy.

However, it may not be recommended if the tumour is too large or near the skin surface.
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy. However, the breast tissues are only removed up to the nipple and areola. The skin of the nipple and areola are preserved, and the tissues under and around them are removed.

If the tissues removed turn out to be cancerous, the skin of the nipple and areola must also be removed. A breast reconstruction surgery is done after this surgery.

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Benefits of Gallbladder Removal

Relief of symptoms: Surgery can provide relief from the painful symptoms associated with gallbladder disease, such as abdominal pain and nausea.
Improved quality of life: Many patients report an improvement in their overall quality of life after surgery, as they no longer have to deal with the discomfort and limitations associated with gallbladder disease.
Lower risk of complications: Gallbladder removal surgery can lower the risk of complications such as gallstone pancreatitis or infection.
Low risk of long-term effects: Most patients do not experience any long-term effects after gallbladder removal surgery.

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

A breast reconstruction surgery is performed to restore the breast to its natural form as much as possible, using an implant or the patient’s own tissue

Implant-Based Reconstruction

Breast implants such as silicone or saline are used to restore the shape and volume of the breast.
Usually performed in the same operation, immediately after a mastectomy.

Tissue-Based Reconstruction

The patient’s own body tissues are used for the surgery to give the new breast a more natural appearance and texture.
The tissues can be taken from the tummy, back or buttocks.

Lumpectomy (Breast Conservation Surgery)

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Why Do Patients Choose Dr. Tan Chuan Chien?

Modern Facilities

We are equipped with modern and updated equipment, and a team that will take care of all your needs.

Accredited Specialist

Dr. Tan is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is also accredited to practice as a Specialist in both Singapore and Australia.

Focused After Care

Dr. Tan firmly believes that transdisciplinary care is the key to every patient’s recovery journey.

Video-consultation for overseas patients

Dr Tan is available via video-consultations for patients who are not in Singapore.

Compare Your Treatment Options

Treatment Options

Lumpectomy

Mastetcomy

Mastectomy with Reconstruction Surgery

Who is suitable for the procedure?

Cancer only affects a portion of the breasts.
The tumour is relatively small compared to the breast.
The patient is medically fit to undergo surgery and follow-up radiation therapy.

Most patients can also opt for mastectomy if:

Cancer affects more than one area of the breast.
The tumour is relatively large compared to the breast.
The patient is not fit to receive radiation therapy.
Patient’s choice to undergo a mastectomy.

Patients who decided for mastectomy can choose to undergo reconstruction surgery if they wish to.

What are the risks?

You may feel fatigued, or experience skin changes from the radiation treatment.

Other possible complications may include:

Cancer only affects a portion of the breasts.
The tumour is relatively small compared to the breast.
The patient is medically fit to undergo surgery and follow-up radiation therapy.

You may feel imbalanced, especially if you had large breasts. This may lead to neck or shoulder aches.

Other possible complications may include:

Cancer only affects a portion of the breasts.
The tumour is relatively small compared to the breast.
The patient is medically fit to undergo surgery and follow-up radiation therapy.

You may be dissatisfied with how your new breasts look. In the case of your implants, they may:

Break or leak, requiring additional surgeries.
Harden, causing pain.

Other possible complications may include:

Cancer only affects a portion of the breasts.
The tumour is relatively small compared to the breast.
The patient is medically fit to undergo surgery and follow-up radiation therapy.

Will insurance cover the surgery expenses?

Every insurance plan is different. You should check with your insurance company to determine whether your plan covers the surgery costs. Visit our billing & payment page to find out which are the insurance providers we collaborate with.

How long will I take to recover?

3 – 4 weeks

Note: Recovery time differs for each patient, depending on the severity of cancer and the extent of surgery.

3 – 4 weeks

Note: Recovery time differs for each patient, depending on the severity of cancer and the extent of surgery.

6 – 8 weeks

However, depending on the type of reconstruction done, it may take longer to recover.

Note: Recovery time differs for each patient, depending on the severity of cancer and the extent of surgery.

What additional treatments will I need?

Radiation therapy is usually done within a few weeks after lumpectomy.

Depending on your condition, other types of treatment may include:

Hormone therapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy

Radiation therapy may be required depending on the situation, and extent of the disease

Depending on your condition, other types of treatment may include:

Hormone therapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy

Radiation therapy may be required depending on the situation, and extent of the disease

Depending on your condition, other types of treatment may include:

Hormone therapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy

What will my breasts look like after surgery?

Your breast should be very similar to what it looked like before surgery.

However, depending on the size of the lump, your breast may look smaller.

You will also have scars at the surgical site.

You will have a flat chest on the side where your breast was removed.

You will also have scars at the surgical site.

You will have a breast-like shape, but it will not look like it did before surgery.

Scars will form at the site where the skin is stitched to create a new breast-like shape.

Will my breasts have any feeling after surgery?

Yes, you should still have feeling in most parts of your breasts, however there may be numbness over the site of the surgery or your armpit.

Depends. The surgical site may have a numb feeling. This numbness may disappear after 1 or 2 years but will not feel the same as before surgery.

No. The area around your breast will not have any feeling.

What are the chances of breast cancer recurrence?

The chance of the cancer coming back is similar whether a patient undergoes a Lumpectomy (Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS)) or mastectomy.

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