Introduction

The Department of Breast Surgery provides accurate diagnosis and treatment for various symptoms related to breast disease, signs of diseases such as calcified lesions, nodules, and dense breasts, as well as benign tumors and breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and has the highest mortality rate. In Korea, the number of breast cancer patients continues to increase, and since 2016, it has overtaken thyroid cancer and ranks first in the incidence rate (Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, 2021). Therefore, caution is needed for breast diseases such as breast cancer.

The Department of Breast Surgery prevents unnecessary treatment through fast and rapid diagnosis of breast-related symptoms, and selects the best treatment method for the patient through consultation with the relevant department. In addition, in order to minimize side effects such as lymphedema and paresthesia while increasing the probability of breast preservation, safe surgery is performed in consideration of cosmetic results, and if necessary, breast plastic surgery is performed at the same time to reduce the psychological pain of patients.

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