Breast-Conserving Surgery: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
The tumour is removed with a margin of healthy tissue while the rest of the breast is kept, usually followed by radiotherapy.
- Also called
- lumpectomy
- Duration
- About 1–2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 day
Surgical Oncology surgeons for Breast-Conserving Surgery
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Breast-Conserving Surgery in India
Breast-Conserving Surgery is a surgical oncology procedure used to treat Breast Cancer. It usually takes about 1–2 hours under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is 1 day.
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It is usually considered for early breast cancer suitable for conservation. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 589 surgical oncology surgeons at 10,947 hospitals across 123 cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Indore. Coverage for Breast-Conserving Surgery depends on your policy and insurer. Please check with your insurer before admission. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Breast-Conserving Surgery is right for you.
Breast-Conserving Surgery Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 48 | 743 |
| Mumbai | 41 | 488 |
| Indore | 39 | 69 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 26 | 5 |
| Bangalore | 25 | 517 |
| Bhopal | 18 | 85 |
| Kolkata | 17 | 570 |
| Nashik | 17 | 82 |
| Greater_Noida | 13 | 19 |
| Jaipur | 13 | 174 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Navi_Mumbai | 13 | 128 |
| Gorakhpur | 12 | 7 |
| Kochi | 12 | 4 |
| Bihar Sharif | 11 | 11 |
| Chennai | 9 | 631 |
| Kukatpalli | 9 | 0 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 8 | 0 |
| Hyderabad | 8 | 600 |
| Mysore | 8 | 29 |
| Prayagraj | 8 | 264 |
| Dombivli | 7 | 0 |
| Gwalior | 7 | 21 |
| Hassan | 7 | 1 |
| Jammu | 7 | 3 |
| Raipur | 7 | 37 |
| Agra | 6 | 283 |
| Chandigarh | 6 | 33 |
| Coimbatore | 6 | 83 |
| Dwarka | 6 | 0 |
| Jamnagar | 6 | 5 |
| Rohtak | 6 | 12 |
| Bhandara | 5 | 1 |
| Cuttack | 5 | 11 |
| Guwahati | 5 | 20 |
| Habra | 5 | 0 |
| Nagpur | 5 | 119 |
| Ranchi | 5 | 166 |
| Ankleshwar | 4 | 96 |
| Pune | 4 | 337 |
| Rajkot | 4 | 45 |
| Visakhapatnam | 4 | 73 |
| Agartala | 3 | 49 |
| Amritsar | 3 | 255 |
| Berhampore | 3 | 0 |
| Bhiwandi | 3 | 0 |
| Haldwani | 3 | 0 |
| Howrah | 3 | 14 |
| Kamarhati | 3 | 0 |
| Madurai | 3 | 34 |
| Mathura | 3 | 8 |
| Ahmadnagar | 2 | 179 |
| Aligarh | 2 | 178 |
| Anand | 2 | 126 |
| Bareilly | 2 | 13 |
| Bundi | 2 | 0 |
| Durgapur | 2 | 7 |
| Farrukhabad | 2 | 2 |
| Guntur | 2 | 16 |
| Margao | 2 | 0 |
| Meerut | 2 | 21 |
| Nizamabad | 2 | 9 |
| Puducherry | 2 | 7 |
| Rampur | 2 | 1 |
| Sagar | 2 | 2 |
| Shyamnagar | 2 | 0 |
| Tirupati | 2 | 3 |
| Yamunanagar | 2 | 6 |
| Ajmer | 1 | 110 |
| Alwar | 1 | 136 |
| Baharampur | 1 | 0 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 0 |
| Bardhaman | 1 | 0 |
| Belagavi | 1 | 7 |
| Bharatpur | 1 | 2 |
| Bhiwani | 1 | 0 |
| Borivli | 1 | 0 |
| Brahmapur | 1 | 0 |
| Buldhana | 1 | 0 |
| Chitradurga | 1 | 1 |
| Churu | 1 | 0 |
| Daman | 1 | 0 |
| Dindigul | 1 | 1 |
| Erode | 1 | 3 |
| Gandhidham | 1 | 0 |
| Gondia | 1 | 2 |
| Guna | 1 | 0 |
| Hanamkonda | 1 | 1 |
| Hubli | 1 | 7 |
| Jalandhar | 1 | 24 |
| Jamtara | 1 | 0 |
| Kannur | 1 | 3 |
| Kanpur | 1 | 33 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Kendrapara | 1 | 0 |
| Kurnool | 1 | 6 |
| Lucknow | 1 | 84 |
| Mehsana | 1 | 0 |
| Morbi | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| Nalgonda | 1 | 0 |
| Navsari | 1 | 0 |
| Nellore | 1 | 7 |
| Neyyattinkara | 1 | 0 |
| Ongole | 1 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 1 | 0 |
| Panaji | 1 | 0 |
| Panipat | 1 | 4 |
| Ramgarh | 1 | 0 |
| Ramgundam | 1 | 0 |
| Ratlam | 1 | 2 |
| Shimoga | 1 | 2 |
| Solan | 1 | 2 |
| Solapur | 1 | 18 |
| Srikakulam | 1 | 3 |
| Surat | 1 | 81 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | 36 |
| Thrissur | 1 | 0 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | 9 |
| Udupi | 1 | 4 |
| Vadodara | 1 | 78 |
| Vanagaram | 1 | 3 |
| Varanasi | 1 | 57 |
| Yavatmal | 1 | 3 |
When it's recommended
- Early breast cancer suitable for conservation
What happens during the procedure
- General anaesthesia
- Tumour localised and removed with margins
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Closure
Recovery
About 1–2 weeks, then further treatment as planned.
Typical hospital stay: 1 day
Risks & complications
- Need for re-excision if margins are involved
- Arm swelling (lymphoedema)
- Infection
Breast-Conserving Surgery cost in India
Go Surgery doesn't publish prices for breast-conserving surgery yet. Costs vary with the procedure, the hospital and the city, so ask for a written estimate that lists the surgeon's fee, hospital charges, anaesthesia, consumables and follow-up.
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Surgical Oncology hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
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Hospitals Offering Breast-Conserving Surgery in India
58 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
Breast-Conserving Surgery near you
FAQs
How long does Breast-Conserving Surgery take?
About 1–2 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: 1 day.
What anaesthesia is used?
General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Breast-Conserving Surgery?
About 1–2 weeks, then further treatment as planned.
Is Breast-Conserving Surgery covered by insurance?
It is usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to your policy's terms, waiting periods and sub-limits. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
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