# Racquet Mammoplasty as an Oncoplastic Technique in the Management of Lateral Quadrant Breast Cancer: A Prospective Controlled Study of Oncologic and Cosmetic Outcomes

## TL;DR

This study shows that racquet mammoplasty is effective for treating lateral breast cancer, offering both cancer control and good cosmetic results.

## Contribution

The study introduces racquet mammoplasty as a reliable oncoplastic technique for lateral quadrant breast cancer.

## Key findings

- All cases had surgical margins free of malignancy.
- 89.8% of patients reported excellent cosmetic outcomes.
- Only one patient experienced loco-regional recurrence.

## Abstract

Background and Objectives: The incorporation of oncoplastic surgery techniques into the management of breast cancer has become more popular and offers both oncological safety and good cosmetic results. However, it is challenging for surgeons to obtain good oncological control and acceptable cosmetic results. This study aims to evaluate racquet mammoplasty in patients managing lateral quadrant breast tumors. Materials and Methods: In total, 59 female patients with lesions in their lateral breast quadrants were operated upon using the racquet mammoplasty technique. Their intraoperative data and postoperative outcomes were assessed and analyzed. Follow-up was planned for at least 1 year later. Results: In the current study, 59 females were enrolled, with a mean age of 38.6 ± 4.3 years. Tumors were located in the lateral upper quadrant in most of the patients (74.4%). The mean size of the tumors was 2.7 ± 1.8. The surgical margins were free of malignancy in all cases. A total of 5.1% of cases reported a wound infection. A single patient developed loco-regional recurrence. Concerning the cosmetic outcomes, 89.8% of patients reported excellent outcomes and none reported poor or bad results. Conclusions: The racquet mammoplasty technique, when used as an oncoplastic technique, provides oncological safety as well as good cosmetic results for tumors in the lateral breast quadrants.