Breast Cancer Treatment - Oncoplastic Surgery

 Oncoplastic surgery is a sub-specialist field of breast surgery, where the desired goal is to achieve an aesthetically pleasing outcome following the safe removal of breast cancer. Oncoplastic breast techniques empower breast surgeons to manage large breast cancers, without the need for mastectomy, or complete breast removal. 

Where complete mastectomy is required, Dr O’Donohue can provide patients with immediate breast reconstruction, eliminating the need for subsequent surgery or discomfort. 

 Traditional breast surgery focuses on the removal of breast cancer, without consideration of cosmetic outcomes. Oncoplastic approaches to breast cancer management recognise the importance of safe cancer removal and the preservation of natural breast shape and contour. Oncoplastic surgery employs oncological and reconstructive surgery principles, with aesthetic enhancing techniques to minimise tissue defects and promote positive cosmetic outcomes for patients. 

Proficient in oncoplastic surgery, Dr O’Donohue strives to achieve optimal cancer management, whilst maintaining or enhancing patient breast appearance. Desired outcomes can often be accomplished in one operation, reducing hospitalisation and the need for mastectomy. 

 Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ) is a membership-based Society representing specialist breast surgeons treating patients with benign and malignant breast disease in Australia and New Zealand.

BreastSurgANZ is committed to setting post-Fellowship education and training standards for the surgical management of breast disease and to ensuring ongoing improvements in patient care through quality audit, research and the development of evidence-based practice. Dr O'Donohue is a full member of BreastSurgANZ and has completed BreastSurgANZ Level 1 and Level 2 Oncoplastic Training. 

Specialist breast surgeons have extensive knowledge of all benign breast conditions as well as breast cancer. This includes diagnosis and treatment, breast surgery including reconstruction and specialist oncoplastic breast cancer surgery. The assessment and management of familial breast cancer risk and risk reduction surgery is also within the remit of a specialist breast surgeon. All care should be delivered within a multi-disciplinary breast cancer care framework. 

Dr O'Donohue participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings within the region and values collaborative care with local medical specialists. Consulting and operating at St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital, patients have access to medical imaging, pathology, radiation and infusion services within the one location. From your first consultation with Dr O'Donohue, through to treatment and follow-up, Darling Downs Surgical Oncology strives to ensure your patient journey is smooth and supported. 

Whether you require imaging, biopsies, surgery or ongoing treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation, all aspects of your care can be arranged at St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital, eliminating the need for further travel and delays in accessing treatment.