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India | General Surgery | Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025 | Pages: 1382 - 1383
A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Tumescent Dissection Technique vs Non-Tumescent Technique in Breast Surgeries
Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Tumescent dissection has been suggested to improve surgical outcomes compared to the traditional non-tumescent approach. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tumescent dissection versus non-tumescent techniques in breast surgeries. Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study compared outcomes between two groups undergoing breast surgery using either the tumescent dissection technique or the conventional non-tumescent technique. Outcomes assessed included operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain, seroma formation, flap viability, drain output, and postoperative complications. Results: The tumescent group demonstrated significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss, shorter operative duration, and lower postoperative pain scores compared with the non-tumescent group (p<0.001). Postoperative drain volume and incidence of seroma were also significantly reduced in the tumescent group. No statistically significant differences were noted in complication rates or flap necrosis between the groups. Conclusion: Tumescent dissection in breast surgery improves surgical outcomes by reducing intraoperative bleeding, operative time, postoperative pain, and seroma formation, without increasing complication rates. It is a safe and effective alternative to conventional methods.
Keywords: Tumescent technique, breast surgery, mastectomy, seroma, postoperative pain
How to Cite?: Dr. Meesa Nikhil, Dr. K. Suhas, "A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Tumescent Dissection Technique vs Non-Tumescent Technique in Breast Surgeries", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1382-1383, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25825155909, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25825155909