Advantages and limitations of oncoplastic surgery in breast cancer treatment and rehabilitation: A literature reviewnt and rehabilitation: A literature review

Abstract

Relevance: At the moment, according to the WHO, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of death among women with cancer in Asia in 2022. Surgical treatment is widely used and is continually improving, given the increasing detection of the disease in the able-bodied population. Oncoplastic surgery (OPS) is gaining popularity as part of a rehabilitation program

This study aimed to evaluate the advantages and limitations of modern oncoplastic surgery techniques in the treatment and post-surgical rehabilitation of breast cancer patients.

Methods: Scopus, PubMed, and e-Library databases have been searched for scientific publications from 2015 to 2025.The search revealed over 2,500 articles, of which 32 sources were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: The effectiveness of OPS in post-surgical breast cancer rehabilitation has been established. It was revealed that, compared with traditional mastectomy, OPS provides the same oncological safety but at the same time allows achieving optimal aesthetic results.

Conclusion: Comparing the modern literature on the above-mentioned methods, we concluded that oncoplasty is an important part of comprehensive breast cancer treatment. Oncoplastic approach requires further description and evaluation from a professional perspective and through patient-oriented surveys.