• Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024

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    Training in oncoplastic surgery for mastologists.

    • Augusto Tufi Hassan, Cicero de Andrade Urban, Gil Facina, Ruffo Freitas-Junior, Regis Resende Paulinelli, Jorge Villanova Biazus, OliveiraVilmar Marques deVM0000-0002-9478-5616Brazilian Society of Mastology, Executive Board - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.Clínica de Assistência à Mulher - Salvador (BA), Brazil.Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo - São Paulo (SP), Brazil., and Rene Aloisio da Costa Vieira.
    • Brazilian Society of Mastology, Executive Board - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.
    • Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2024 Jan 1; 70 (suppl 1): e2024S119e2024S119.

    ObjectiveThe radical change in the treatment of breast cancer has promoted the necessity for more comprehensive training of the professionals involved, ensuring the preservation of oncological safety while also allowing for cosmetic interventions to benefit breast cancer survivors. The aim of this study was to present the methods employed in the training of breast surgeons, highlighting the importance of oncoplasty and breast reconstruction.MethodsA literature review was conducted in two databases, identifying articles related to medical education in the context of oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction. We also assessed the Brazilian experience in oncoplastic centers.ResultsThe basis for educational discussions was derived from 16 articles. We observed approaches that included hands-on courses utilizing simulator models, porcine models, cadaver labs, and fellowship programs. Positive outcomes were observed in Brazil, a fact based on seven oncoplasty training centers for senior mastologists and five training centers for junior mastologists. From 2009 to 2023, an estimated 452 seniors and 42 juniors received training, representing approximately 30% of mastologists in Brazil who have acquired training and experience in oncoplasty.ConclusionDespite the limited number of publications on training methods, oncoplastic centers have made significant progress in Brazil, establishing a successful model that can be replicated in other countries.

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