Removal of the breast, skin and nipple. Lymph nodes are not removed. Same as a total mastectomy.
excision of the entire breast including nipple, areola and skin.
Operation to remove the breast only.
The entire breast is removed.
surgical removal of the breast and possibly a few of the axillary lymph nodes close to the breast.
Removal of the breast only.
Removal of the breast. Also called total mastectomy.