Breast conserving surgery
Description
A surgical procedure to remove breast cancer but not all of the breast. Types of breast-conserving surgery include lumpectomy (removal of the lump), quadrantectomy (removal of one quarter of the breast), and segmental mastectomy (removal of the cancer as well as some of the breast tissue around the tumor and the lining over the chest muscles below the tumor).
Cost
Average Cost: $6,956.92
This is Healthcare Blue Book's recommended price for Breast conserving surgery.
The Blue Book price is based on the average fee that providers in your area
accept as payment from an insurance company for Breast conserving surgery.
Common Complications
Surgery can result in infection, pain, and the development of blood clots in the legs or lungs after surgery. Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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