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BMI Healthcare: Breast surgery and breast surgeons in the UK

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BMI Healthcare performs breast surgery using only specialist breast surgeons for both benign and malignant (cancerous) disease. If you have breast related symptoms BMI Healthcare will perform various investigations to gain a better understanding of the problem, which may include a breast ultrasound, mammography, FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a CT X-Ray guided biopsy.

 

BMI Healthcare is the acute private hospital division of General Healthcare Group. It is the largest independent provider of private health care in the UK, committed to providing a consistent, high quality service to local communities.

 

Why choose BMI Healthcare for breast surgery ?

BMI Healthcare has built up a reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings. BMI Healthcare deals with over 250,000 inpatient and 1,000,000 outpatient visits each year, and nearly half the procedures undertaken being of a major or complex nature. Read more about BMI Healthcare hospitals.

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Their hospitals attract consultants from a wide range of specialities, most of whom have extensive experience gained within the NHS. Supported by BMI Healthcare’s high calibre staff, they are able to undertake a wide range of procedures. Each hospital has an experienced doctor on-site 24 hours a day to support patient care and a fully qualified nursing, clinical and support team plus diagnostic and treatment technology relevant to the patient procedures undertaken. In patient satisfaction surveys, 98.5% of patients said they would recommend BMI.

 

Breast surgery in the UK

Common operations for breast cancer surgery include breast biopsy, excision of breast lump (lumpectomy) and mastectomy (removal of the breast). Clinical breast oncologists (breast cancer specialists) will provide further advice on radiotherapy, hormonal and chemotherapy treatment if appropriate.

    

What is an excision biopsy of a breast lump?

An excision biopsy of a breast lump involves removing a lump through a small cut. Usually no other breast tissue or lymph nodes (glands) are removed. The tissue will be examined under a microscope to find out if you have cancer.

 

Reasons to have an excision biopsy?

  • You want to have the breast lump removed for cosmetic reasons

  • The breast lump is causing you pain

  • Your surgeon is concerned about the breast lump

  • Other procedures such as a fine needle aspiration or core needle biopsy have failed to give a definite diagnosis.

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The surgeon will be able to remove the lump in your breast and confirm, after examining the tissue under a microscope, whether or not you have cancer. If you do have cancer your surgeon will be able to recommend the best treatment for you. If the lump is caused by cancer, early diagnosis and treatment will increase the chances of recovery.

   

Breast excision biopsy operation

If the breast lump is not prominent, a breast radiologist (doctor who specialises in breast X-rays and scans) will use a mammogram machine or ultrasound scanner to guide the surgeon to where the lump is.

   

An excision biopsy is usually performed under a general anaesthetic and takes about 30 minutes. Your surgeon will go through the breast gland and remove the lump, usually closing the wound with dissolvable stitches.

 

You will have a consultation before your operation and where the procedure will be fully explained and your consultant will answer any queries you have about the operation.

 

Recovery after a breast excision biopsy

You should be able to go home the same day after the operation. You should be able to return to work after three to seven days and most women return to normal activities within ten days. You’ll be asked to attend a follow-up clinic within three weeks after your operation where results of the biopsy will be discussed and plans of any treatment or follow-up you may need.

 

Read more about breast surgery and excision biopsy of a breast lump at BMI Healthcare.

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Alternative breast surgery: Mammotome excision

If the lump is probably benign and less than about 2cm (1in) across, it may be possible to remove it using a special needle called a mammotome. However, a mammotome excision is only available in a few specialist centres. Read more about mammotome excision at BMI Healthcare

 

Breast surgery hospitals in the UK

Breast surgery is available at 32 BMI Healthcare hospitals. Find your nearest hospital which offers excision biopsy of a breast lump.

 

Paying for breast surgery

Excision biopsy costs are covered by most medical insurance policies, but please check with your insurer first. If you are paying for your own treatment the cost of the operation will be explained and confirmed in writing when you book the operation.

 

You can also finance the cost of your health care using the BMI Card. The BMI Card is a unique credit card that allows you to spread the cost of health care, allowing you or your family to benefit from treatment at your chosen BMI hospital at a time convenient to you. Find out about financing health care with BMI Healthcare.

   

Breast surgery prices

For an indicative cost for breast surgery please call 0800 656 9606 or you can get a quote for a breast excision biopsy via the BMI Healthcare website.

  

 

Contact details

BMI National Enquiry Centre
Unit1, Cameron Court
Cameron Street
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4JX

 

Tel: 0800 656 9606
Fax: 0141 882 6326
Email: info@bmihealthcare.co.uk

Web site: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk

 

 

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