Previous Studies
On this page you will find information about studies supported by MFAC which are now closed.
Therapeutic mammaplasty (TM) extends the boundaries of breast-conserving surgery by combining breast reduction and mastopexy techniques with tumour excision, preserving a natural breast shape and avoiding the need for mastectomy in some patients. In recent years the technique has rapidly grown in popularity in the UK, however, its current prevalence and success rate are unknown. Furthermore, there is a lack of robust evidence in the literature to support the technique. The TeaM study is a multicentre prospective audit that aims to describe the practice and outcomes of TM, measuring against ABS and BAPRAS standards where applicable. The study uses a research collaborative model involving both breast and plastic surgeons. Anonymised data is collected using REDCap and includes patient demographics, tumour characteristics, operative details, pathology, post-operative outcomes and 30 day complications. Projected recruitment is 500 patients, data collection started in September 2016 and ENDED on 30th June 2017.