What is Breast Surgery?
Medical Breast Surgery: The surgeon removes breast tumours and lymph nodes while preserving as much of the breast tissue as possible, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant breast conditions.
Medical Breast Surgery
Common procedures include:
- Mastectomy: Removal of all or part of the breast tissue
- Lumpectomy: Removal of a breast lump and surrounding tissue
- Biopsy: Removal of a tissue sample for examination
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy: Examination of the first lymph nodes to which cancer cells are likely to spread
- Axillary lymph node dissection: Removal of lymph nodes under the arm
The choice of surgery depends on the individual's condition and desired outcome, always prioritizing cosmetically acceptable results.
Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Management
Breast cancer treatment involves a team of specialists: surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and breast care nurses. This collaborative approach ensures the most effective and personalized care.
Meet Our Breast Surgery Specialists
Get to know our specialists here at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.
Dr Patricia Alison Gomez
Consultant Breast Surgeon
Sessional Consultant
Specialty
Breast Surgery
Qualifications
MBBS (India); FAMM; Clinical Fellowship Breast & Endocrine Imperial College (UK), M.Med. General Surgery (Mal)
Suite Number
Consultation Room 1, Breast Care (next to Health Screening Department)
Spoken Language
English, Malay
Doctor Availability
Wednesday9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday9.00am - 12.30pm
